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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.60, 8,858.40 and 3,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.60, 8,858.40 and 3,947.20 is: 5,920.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.60 : 8,858.40 = 3,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.60/8,858.40 = 3,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.60x = 8,858.40 × 3,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.60x = 34,965,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,965,876.48/5,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.80

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