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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.63, 8,244.51 and 3,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.63, 8,244.51 and 3,617.13 is: 4,992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.63 : 8,244.51 = 3,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.63/8,244.51 = 3,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.63x = 8,244.51 × 3,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.63x = 29,821,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821,464.46/5,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.18

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