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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.96, 8,944.46 and 4,210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.96, 8,944.46 and 4,210.38 is: 6,316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.96 : 8,944.46 = 4,210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.96/8,944.46 = 4,210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.96x = 8,944.46 × 4,210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.96x = 37,659,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659,575.49/5,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,316.64

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