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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.70, 8,217.68 and 4,793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.70, 8,217.68 and 4,793.18 is: 6,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.70 : 8,217.68 = 4,793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.70/8,217.68 = 4,793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.70x = 8,217.68 × 4,793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.70x = 39,388,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,388,819.42/5,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.60

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