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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.44, 8,241.14 and 3,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.44, 8,241.14 and 3,614.72 is: 4,986.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.44 : 8,241.14 = 3,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.44/8,241.14 = 3,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.44x = 8,241.14 × 3,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.44x = 29,789,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,789,413.58/5,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.98

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