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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.67, 8,950.85 and 4,384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.67, 8,950.85 and 4,384.38 is: 6,580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.67 : 8,950.85 = 4,384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.67/8,950.85 = 4,384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.67x = 8,950.85 × 4,384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.67x = 39,243,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,243,905.80/5,963.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.50

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