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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.97, 8,910.69 and 3,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.97, 8,910.69 and 3,023.92 is: 4,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.97 : 8,910.69 = 3,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.97/8,910.69 = 3,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.97x = 8,910.69 × 3,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.97x = 26,945,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,945,213.70/5,943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.20

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