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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.38, 8,864.08 and 5,548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.38, 8,864.08 and 5,548.52 is: 8,322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.38 : 8,864.08 = 5,548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.38/8,864.08 = 5,548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.38x = 8,864.08 × 5,548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.38x = 49,182,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182,533.45/5,909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.79

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