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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.39, 8,147.84 and 3,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.39, 8,147.84 and 3,666.60 is: 5,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.39 : 8,147.84 = 3,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.39/8,147.84 = 3,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.39x = 8,147.84 × 3,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.39x = 29,874,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,874,851.81/5,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,062.34

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