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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.93, 8,865.39 and 4,689.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.93, 8,865.39 and 4,689.21 is: 7,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.93 : 8,865.39 = 4,689.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.93/8,865.39 = 4,689.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.93x = 8,865.39 × 4,689.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.93x = 41,571,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571,675.44/5,913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,029.45

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