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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.16, 8,948.74 and 5,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.16, 8,948.74 and 5,317.08 is: 7,965.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.16 : 8,948.74 = 5,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.16/8,948.74 = 5,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.16x = 8,948.74 × 5,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.16x = 47,581,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581,166.48/5,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,965.83

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