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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.14, 8,151.83 and 3,218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.14, 8,151.83 and 3,218.35 is: 4,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.14 : 8,151.83 = 3,218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.14/8,151.83 = 3,218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.14x = 8,151.83 × 3,218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.14x = 26,235,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,412.45/5,907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.31

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