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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.27, 8,913.50 and 2,833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.27, 8,913.50 and 2,833.30 is: 4,244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.27 : 8,913.50 = 2,833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.27/8,913.50 = 2,833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.27x = 8,913.50 × 2,833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.27x = 25,254,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254,619.55/5,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.28

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