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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.66, 8,947.22 and 4,402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.66, 8,947.22 and 4,402.42 is: 6,608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.66 : 8,947.22 = 4,402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.66/8,947.22 = 4,402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.66x = 8,947.22 × 4,402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.66x = 39,389,420.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389,420.27/5,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.23

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