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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.96, 8,850.97 and 3,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.96, 8,850.97 and 3,273.36 is: 4,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.96 : 8,850.97 = 3,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.96/8,850.97 = 3,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.96x = 8,850.97 × 3,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.96x = 28,972,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972,431.85/5,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.62

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