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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.83, 8,919.48 and 4,624.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.83, 8,919.48 and 4,624.73 is: 6,931.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.83 : 8,919.48 = 4,624.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.83/8,919.48 = 4,624.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.83x = 8,919.48 × 4,624.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.83x = 41,250,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250,192.93/5,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,931.83

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