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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.47, 8,152.11 and 3,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.47, 8,152.11 and 3,389.54 is: 4,677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.47 : 8,152.11 = 3,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.47/8,152.11 = 3,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.47x = 8,152.11 × 3,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.47x = 27,631,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631,862.17/5,907.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.45

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