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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.43, 8,913.27 and 3,168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.43, 8,913.27 and 3,168.12 is: 4,747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.43 : 8,913.27 = 3,168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.43/8,913.27 = 3,168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.43x = 8,913.27 × 3,168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.43x = 28,238,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238,308.95/5,947.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.98

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