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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.46, 8,933.72 and 3,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.46, 8,933.72 and 3,983.70 is: 5,970.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.46 : 8,933.72 = 3,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.46/8,933.72 = 3,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.46x = 8,933.72 × 3,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.46x = 35,589,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589,240.45/5,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,970.89

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