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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.49, 8,945.71 and 4,190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.49, 8,945.71 and 4,190.36 is: 6,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.49 : 8,945.71 = 4,190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.49/8,945.71 = 4,190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.49x = 8,945.71 × 4,190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.49x = 37,485,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,485,764.04/5,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,273.25

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