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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.83, 8,965.26 and 4,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.83, 8,965.26 and 4,224.28 is: 6,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.83 : 8,965.26 = 4,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.83/8,965.26 = 4,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.83x = 8,965.26 × 4,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.83x = 37,871,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,871,768.51/5,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.49

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