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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.44, 8,150.96 and 3,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.44, 8,150.96 and 3,422 is: 4,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.44 : 8,150.96 = 3,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.44/8,150.96 = 3,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.44x = 8,150.96 × 3,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.44x = 27,892,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,585.12/5,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.60

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