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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.33, 8,131.96 and 3,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.33, 8,131.96 and 3,375.26 is: 4,658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.33 : 8,131.96 = 3,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.33/8,131.96 = 3,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.33x = 8,131.96 × 3,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.33x = 27,447,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,447,479.31/5,892.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.17

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