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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.67, 8,854.65 and 3,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.67, 8,854.65 and 3,277.34 is: 4,911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.67 : 8,854.65 = 3,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.67/8,854.65 = 3,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.67x = 8,854.65 × 3,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.67x = 29,019,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019,654.36/5,908.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.37

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