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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.62, 8,943.89 and 4,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.62, 8,943.89 and 4,210.04 is: 6,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.62 : 8,943.89 = 4,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.62/8,943.89 = 4,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.62x = 8,943.89 × 4,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.62x = 37,654,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654,135.97/5,961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.09

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