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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.61, 8,126.26 and 3,236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.61, 8,126.26 and 3,236.13 is: 4,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.61 : 8,126.26 = 3,236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.61/8,126.26 = 3,236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.61x = 8,126.26 × 3,236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.61x = 26,297,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,625.68/5,888.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.85

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