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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.84, 8,950.56 and 4,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.84, 8,950.56 and 4,316.92 is: 6,470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.84 : 8,950.56 = 4,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.84/8,950.56 = 4,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.84x = 8,950.56 × 4,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.84x = 38,638,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638,851.48/5,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.18

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