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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.96, 8,244.18 and 3,615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.96, 8,244.18 and 3,615.72 is: 4,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.96 : 8,244.18 = 3,615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.96/8,244.18 = 3,615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.96x = 8,244.18 × 3,615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.96x = 29,808,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,646.51/5,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.76

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