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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.81, 8,948.58 and 3,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.81, 8,948.58 and 3,042.42 is: 4,564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.81 : 8,948.58 = 3,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.81/8,948.58 = 3,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.81x = 8,948.58 × 3,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.81x = 27,225,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,338.76/5,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.33

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