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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.55, 8,917.25 and 4,195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.55, 8,917.25 and 4,195.23 is: 6,282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.55 : 8,917.25 = 4,195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.55/8,917.25 = 4,195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.55x = 8,917.25 × 4,195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.55x = 37,409,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409,893.74/5,954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,282.57

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