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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.46, 8,238.81 and 5,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.46, 8,238.81 and 5,301.97 is: 7,312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.46 : 8,238.81 = 5,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.46/8,238.81 = 5,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.46x = 8,238.81 × 5,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.46x = 43,681,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681,923.46/5,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.67

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