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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.64, 8,858.58 and 4,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.64, 8,858.58 and 4,179.64 is: 6,267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.64 : 8,858.58 = 4,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.64/8,858.58 = 4,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.64x = 8,858.58 × 4,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.64x = 37,025,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,025,675.31/5,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,267.42

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