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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.68, 8,157.24 and 3,393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.68, 8,157.24 and 3,393.89 is: 4,683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.68 : 8,157.24 = 3,393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.68/8,157.24 = 3,393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.68x = 8,157.24 × 3,393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.68x = 27,684,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684,734.48/5,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.06

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