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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.98, 8,150.81 and 3,389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.98, 8,150.81 and 3,389.19 is: 4,675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.98 : 8,150.81 = 3,389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.98/8,150.81 = 3,389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.98x = 8,150.81 × 3,389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.98x = 27,624,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624,626.80/5,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.82

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