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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.94, 8,893.33 and 5,658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.94, 8,893.33 and 5,658.68 is: 8,428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.94 : 8,893.33 = 5,658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.94/8,893.33 = 5,658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.94x = 8,893.33 × 5,658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.94x = 50,324,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324,548.52/5,970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.25

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