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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.13, 8,860.70 and 5,546.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.13, 8,860.70 and 5,546.27 is: 8,319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.13 : 8,860.70 = 5,546.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.13/8,860.70 = 5,546.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.13x = 8,860.70 × 5,546.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.13x = 49,143,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,870.61/5,907.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.42

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