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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.60, 8,946.90 and 4,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.60, 8,946.90 and 4,409.40 is: 6,614.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.60 : 8,946.90 = 4,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.60/8,946.90 = 4,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.60x = 8,946.90 × 4,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.60x = 39,450,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450,460.86/5,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.10

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