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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.74, 8,183.93 and 4,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.74, 8,183.93 and 4,996.55 is: 6,883.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.74 : 8,183.93 = 4,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.74/8,183.93 = 4,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.74x = 8,183.93 × 4,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.74x = 40,891,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,891,410.92/5,940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.22

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