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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.33, 8,949.61 and 4,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.33, 8,949.61 and 4,127.28 is: 6,194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.33 : 8,949.61 = 4,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.33/8,949.61 = 4,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.33x = 8,949.61 × 4,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.33x = 36,937,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,937,554.74/5,963.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,194.11

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