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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.91, 8,985.57 and 5,401.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.91, 8,985.57 and 5,401.77 is: 8,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.91 : 8,985.57 = 5,401.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.91/8,985.57 = 5,401.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.91x = 8,985.57 × 5,401.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.91x = 48,537,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537,982.46/5,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.62

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