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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.67, 8,237.55 and 3,581.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.67, 8,237.55 and 3,581.01 is: 4,939.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.67 : 8,237.55 = 3,581.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.67/8,237.55 = 3,581.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.67x = 8,237.55 × 3,581.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.67x = 29,498,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,498,742.21/5,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,939.78

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