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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.55, 8,946.83 and 4,211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.55, 8,946.83 and 4,211.99 is: 6,319.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.55 : 8,946.83 = 4,211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.55/8,946.83 = 4,211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.55x = 8,946.83 × 4,211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.55x = 37,683,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,683,958.49/5,963.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,319.05

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