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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.40, 8,931 and 5,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.40, 8,931 and 5,340.40 is: 7,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.40 : 8,931 = 5,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.40/8,931 = 5,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.40x = 8,931 × 5,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.40x = 47,695,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,695,112.40/5,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.95

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