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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.03, 8,238.08 and 3,451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.03, 8,238.08 and 3,451.94 is: 4,763.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.03 : 8,238.08 = 3,451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.03/8,238.08 = 3,451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.03x = 8,238.08 × 3,451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.03x = 28,437,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,437,299.43/5,970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.34

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