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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.69, 8,211.62 and 5,483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.69, 8,211.62 and 5,483.81 is: 7,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.69 : 8,211.62 = 5,483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.69/8,211.62 = 5,483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.69x = 8,211.62 × 5,483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.69x = 45,030,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,030,936.52/5,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,562.27

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