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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.05, 8,921.96 and 4,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.05, 8,921.96 and 4,004.81 is: 6,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.05 : 8,921.96 = 4,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.05/8,921.96 = 4,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.05x = 8,921.96 × 4,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.05x = 35,730,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,730,734.60/5,952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.10

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