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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.93, 8,901.25 and 4,867.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.93, 8,901.25 and 4,867.43 is: 7,268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.93 : 8,901.25 = 4,867.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.93/8,901.25 = 4,867.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.93x = 8,901.25 × 4,867.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.93x = 43,326,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326,211.29/5,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.36

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