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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.98, 8,918.73 and 3,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.98, 8,918.73 and 3,027.66 is: 4,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.98 : 8,918.73 = 3,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.98/8,918.73 = 3,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.98x = 8,918.73 × 3,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.98x = 27,002,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,002,882.07/5,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.84

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