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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.78, 8,237.32 and 3,452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.78, 8,237.32 and 3,452.23 is: 4,763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.78 : 8,237.32 = 3,452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.78/8,237.32 = 3,452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.78x = 8,237.32 × 3,452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.78x = 28,437,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,437,123.22/5,969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.51

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