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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.94, 8,160.20 and 3,395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.94, 8,160.20 and 3,395.05 is: 4,685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.94 : 8,160.20 = 3,395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.94/8,160.20 = 3,395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.94x = 8,160.20 × 3,395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.94x = 27,704,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704,270.03/5,912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.37

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