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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.96, 8,910.22 and 4,873.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.96, 8,910.22 and 4,873.46 is: 7,277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.96 : 8,910.22 = 4,873.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.96/8,910.22 = 4,873.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.96x = 8,910.22 × 4,873.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.96x = 43,423,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423,600.76/5,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,277.34

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