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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.12, 8,965.10 and 3,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.12, 8,965.10 and 3,204.20 is: 4,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.12 : 8,965.10 = 3,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.12/8,965.10 = 3,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.12x = 8,965.10 × 3,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.12x = 28,725,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,725,979.81/5,972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.02

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