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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.47, 8,885.70 and 4,357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.47, 8,885.70 and 4,357.11 is: 6,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.47 : 8,885.70 = 4,357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.47/8,885.70 = 4,357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.47x = 8,885.70 × 4,357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.47x = 38,715,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,715,972.33/5,929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.42

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