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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.64, 8,933.03 and 5,306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.64, 8,933.03 and 5,306.54 is: 7,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.64 : 8,933.03 = 5,306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.64/8,933.03 = 5,306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.64x = 8,933.03 × 5,306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.64x = 47,403,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,403,454.48/5,962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.08

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