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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.53, 8,238.77 and 3,452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.53, 8,238.77 and 3,452.44 is: 4,764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.53 : 8,238.77 = 3,452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.53/8,238.77 = 3,452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.53x = 8,238.77 × 3,452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.53x = 28,443,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443,800.64/5,970.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.03

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