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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.94, 8,905.72 and 4,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.94, 8,905.72 and 4,870.44 is: 7,272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.94 : 8,905.72 = 4,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.94/8,905.72 = 4,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.94x = 8,905.72 × 4,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.94x = 43,374,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374,774.92/5,963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.84

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