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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.08, 8,221.36 and 5,739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.08, 8,221.36 and 5,739.84 is: 7,930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.08 : 8,221.36 = 5,739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.08/8,221.36 = 5,739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.08x = 8,221.36 × 5,739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.08x = 47,189,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189,290.98/5,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.87

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