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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.71, 8,217.67 and 4,793.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.71, 8,217.67 and 4,793.19 is: 6,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.71 : 8,217.67 = 4,793.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.71/8,217.67 = 4,793.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.71x = 8,217.67 × 4,793.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.71x = 39,388,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,388,853.67/5,974.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.60

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