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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.54, 8,955.23 and 3,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.54, 8,955.23 and 3,046.25 is: 4,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.54 : 8,955.23 = 3,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.54/8,955.23 = 3,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.54x = 8,955.23 × 3,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.54x = 27,279,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279,876.54/5,969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.84

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