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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.70, 8,874.45 and 4,448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.70, 8,874.45 and 4,448.70 is: 6,683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.70 : 8,874.45 = 4,448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.70/8,874.45 = 4,448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.70x = 8,874.45 × 4,448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.70x = 39,479,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,479,765.72/5,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,683.90

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