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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.20, 8,237.96 and 3,451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.20, 8,237.96 and 3,451.82 is: 4,762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.20 : 8,237.96 = 3,451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.20/8,237.96 = 3,451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.20x = 8,237.96 × 3,451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.20x = 28,435,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,955.09/5,970.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.98

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