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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.78, 8,156.52 and 3,392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.78, 8,156.52 and 3,392.34 is: 4,681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.78 : 8,156.52 = 3,392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.78/8,156.52 = 3,392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.78x = 8,156.52 × 3,392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.78x = 27,669,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669,689.06/5,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.22

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