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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.94, 8,901.26 and 4,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.94, 8,901.26 and 4,867.44 is: 7,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.94 : 8,901.26 = 4,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.94/8,901.26 = 4,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.94x = 8,901.26 × 4,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.94x = 43,326,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326,348.97/5,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.38

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