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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.16, 8,223.68 and 4,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.16, 8,223.68 and 4,763.28 is: 6,578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.16 : 8,223.68 = 4,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.16/8,223.68 = 4,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.16x = 8,223.68 × 4,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.16x = 39,171,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,171,690.47/5,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.88

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