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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.96, 8,151.18 and 3,423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.96, 8,151.18 and 3,423.48 is: 4,723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.96 : 8,151.18 = 3,423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.96/8,151.18 = 3,423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.96x = 8,151.18 × 3,423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.96x = 27,905,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905,401.71/5,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.36

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