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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,890.14, 8,127.72 and 3,371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,890.14, 8,127.72 and 3,371.40 is: 4,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,890.14 : 8,127.72 = 3,371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,890.14/8,127.72 = 3,371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,890.14x = 8,127.72 × 3,371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,890.14x = 27,401,795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,401,795.21/5,890.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.15

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