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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.48, 8,155.96 and 3,392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.48, 8,155.96 and 3,392.54 is: 4,681.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.48 : 8,155.96 = 3,392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.48/8,155.96 = 3,392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.48x = 8,155.96 × 3,392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.48x = 27,669,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669,371.28/5,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.41

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