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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.76, 8,913.62 and 4,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.76, 8,913.62 and 4,396.50 is: 6,581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.76 : 8,913.62 = 4,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.76/8,913.62 = 4,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.76x = 8,913.62 × 4,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.76x = 39,188,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,188,730.33/5,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.08

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