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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.48, 8,952.95 and 4,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.48, 8,952.95 and 4,406.24 is: 6,613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.48 : 8,952.95 = 4,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.48/8,952.95 = 4,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.48x = 8,952.95 × 4,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.48x = 39,448,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,448,779.61/5,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.95

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