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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.67, 8,864.62 and 3,097.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.67, 8,864.62 and 3,097.69 is: 4,647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.67 : 8,864.62 = 3,097.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.67/8,864.62 = 3,097.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.67x = 8,864.62 × 3,097.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.67x = 27,459,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459,826.44/5,908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.38

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