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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.52, 8,152.68 and 3,389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.52, 8,152.68 and 3,389.23 is: 4,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.52 : 8,152.68 = 3,389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.52/8,152.68 = 3,389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.52x = 8,152.68 × 3,389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.52x = 27,631,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631,307.64/5,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.31

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