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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.05, 8,954.09 and 4,402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.05, 8,954.09 and 4,402.69 is: 6,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.05 : 8,954.09 = 4,402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.05/8,954.09 = 4,402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.05x = 8,954.09 × 4,402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.05x = 39,422,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,422,015.72/5,975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,597.78

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