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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.39, 8,859.60 and 5,545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.39, 8,859.60 and 5,545.54 is: 8,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.39 : 8,859.60 = 5,545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.39/8,859.60 = 5,545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.39x = 8,859.60 × 5,545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.39x = 49,131,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,131,230.17/5,906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,318.31

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