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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.75, 8,152.44 and 3,388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.75, 8,152.44 and 3,388.11 is: 4,675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.75 : 8,152.44 = 3,388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.75/8,152.44 = 3,388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.75x = 8,152.44 × 3,388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.75x = 27,621,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621,363.49/5,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.45

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