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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.35, 8,931.33 and 4,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.35, 8,931.33 and 4,969.44 is: 7,459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.35 : 8,931.33 = 4,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.35/8,931.33 = 4,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.35x = 8,931.33 × 4,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.35x = 44,383,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,383,708.56/5,950.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,459.01

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