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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.51, 8,919.33 and 3,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.51, 8,919.33 and 3,872 is: 5,803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.51 : 8,919.33 = 3,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.51/8,919.33 = 3,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.51x = 8,919.33 × 3,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.51x = 34,535,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535,645.76/5,950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,803.81

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