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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,893.97, 8,131.49 and 3,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,893.97, 8,131.49 and 3,374.26 is: 4,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,893.97 : 8,131.49 = 3,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,893.97/8,131.49 = 3,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,893.97x = 8,131.49 × 3,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,893.97x = 27,437,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,437,736.90/5,893.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.23

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