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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.67, 8,155.32 and 3,257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.67, 8,155.32 and 3,257.03 is: 4,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.67 : 8,155.32 = 3,257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.67/8,155.32 = 3,257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.67x = 8,155.32 × 3,257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.67x = 26,562,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,562,081.12/5,909.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.68

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