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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.96, 8,857.98 and 3,237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.96, 8,857.98 and 3,237.96 is: 4,855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.96 : 8,857.98 = 3,237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.96/8,857.98 = 3,237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.96x = 8,857.98 × 3,237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.96x = 28,681,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681,784.92/5,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.59

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