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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.93, 8,954.99 and 4,904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.93, 8,954.99 and 4,904.28 is: 7,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.93 : 8,954.99 = 4,904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.93/8,954.99 = 4,904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.93x = 8,954.99 × 4,904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.93x = 43,917,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917,778.36/5,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.99

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