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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.83, 8,147.99 and 3,386.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.83, 8,147.99 and 3,386.25 is: 4,672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.83 : 8,147.99 = 3,386.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.83/8,147.99 = 3,386.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.83x = 8,147.99 × 3,386.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.83x = 27,591,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,591,139.60/5,904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.64

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