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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.96, 8,860.98 and 3,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.96, 8,860.98 and 3,239.96 is: 4,858.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.96 : 8,860.98 = 3,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.96/8,860.98 = 3,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.96x = 8,860.98 × 3,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.96x = 28,709,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,709,220.76/5,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.59

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