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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.75, 8,160.78 and 3,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.75, 8,160.78 and 3,396.59 is: 4,687.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.75 : 8,160.78 = 3,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.75/8,160.78 = 3,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.75x = 8,160.78 × 3,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.75x = 27,718,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,718,813.54/5,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.97

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