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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.52, 8,879.31 and 5,538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.52, 8,879.31 and 5,538.96 is: 8,259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.52 : 8,879.31 = 5,538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.52/8,879.31 = 5,538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.52x = 8,879.31 × 5,538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.52x = 49,182,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182,142.92/5,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.63

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