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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.60, 8,220.33 and 4,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.60, 8,220.33 and 4,542.72 is: 6,261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.60 : 8,220.33 = 4,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.60/8,220.33 = 4,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.60x = 8,220.33 × 4,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.60x = 37,342,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,657.50/5,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.77

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