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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.39, 8,210.36 and 4,787.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.39, 8,210.36 and 4,787.87 is: 6,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.39 : 8,210.36 = 4,787.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.39/8,210.36 = 4,787.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.39x = 8,210.36 × 4,787.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.39x = 39,310,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,310,107.25/5,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,585.29

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