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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.34, 8,240.49 and 3,614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.34, 8,240.49 and 3,614.46 is: 4,987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.34 : 8,240.49 = 3,614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.34/8,240.49 = 3,614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.34x = 8,240.49 × 3,614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.34x = 29,784,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784,921.49/5,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.14

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