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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.93, 8,893.80 and 4,862.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.93, 8,893.80 and 4,862.43 is: 7,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.93 : 8,893.80 = 4,862.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.93/8,893.80 = 4,862.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.93x = 8,893.80 × 4,862.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.93x = 43,245,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245,479.93/5,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,260.91

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