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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.46, 8,207.69 and 4,693.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.46, 8,207.69 and 4,693.47 is: 6,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.46 : 8,207.69 = 4,693.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.46/8,207.69 = 4,693.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.46x = 8,207.69 × 4,693.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.46x = 38,522,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,522,523.32/5,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.52

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