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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.99, 8,967.93 and 5,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.99, 8,967.93 and 5,269.15 is: 7,916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.99 : 8,967.93 = 5,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.99/8,967.93 = 5,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.99x = 8,967.93 × 5,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.99x = 47,253,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253,368.36/5,968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.48

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