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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.67, 8,863.43 and 3,136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.67, 8,863.43 and 3,136.73 is: 4,703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.67 : 8,863.43 = 3,136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.67/8,863.43 = 3,136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.67x = 8,863.43 × 3,136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.67x = 27,802,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802,126.78/5,910.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.72

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