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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.16, 8,947.24 and 5,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.16, 8,947.24 and 5,316.08 is: 7,964.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.16 : 8,947.24 = 5,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.16/8,947.24 = 5,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.16x = 8,947.24 × 5,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.16x = 47,564,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,564,243.62/5,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.33

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