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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.94, 8,862.32 and 3,438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.94, 8,862.32 and 3,438.55 is: 5,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.94 : 8,862.32 = 3,438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.94/8,862.32 = 3,438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.94x = 8,862.32 × 3,438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.94x = 30,473,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473,530.44/5,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.31

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