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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.23, 8,949.02 and 3,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.23, 8,949.02 and 3,044.59 is: 4,568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.23 : 8,949.02 = 3,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.23/8,949.02 = 3,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.23x = 8,949.02 × 3,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.23x = 27,246,059.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,059.21/5,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.24

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