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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.72, 8,152.40 and 3,388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.72, 8,152.40 and 3,388.04 is: 4,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.72 : 8,152.40 = 3,388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.72/8,152.40 = 3,388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.72x = 8,152.40 × 3,388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.72x = 27,620,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620,657.30/5,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.35

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