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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.59, 8,240.83 and 3,614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.59, 8,240.83 and 3,614.68 is: 4,987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.59 : 8,240.83 = 3,614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.59/8,240.83 = 3,614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.59x = 8,240.83 × 3,614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.59x = 29,787,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787,963.38/5,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.44

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