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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.35, 8,867.97 and 3,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.35, 8,867.97 and 3,445.63 is: 5,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.35 : 8,867.97 = 3,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.35/8,867.97 = 3,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.35x = 8,867.97 × 3,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.35x = 30,555,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555,721.30/5,912.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.12

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