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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.38, 8,127.74 and 3,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.38, 8,127.74 and 3,373.08 is: 4,653.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.38 : 8,127.74 = 3,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.38/8,127.74 = 3,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.38x = 8,127.74 × 3,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.38x = 27,415,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415,517.24/5,891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.50

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