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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.67, 8,160.71 and 3,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.67, 8,160.71 and 3,261.03 is: 4,500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.67 : 8,160.71 = 3,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.67/8,160.71 = 3,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.67x = 8,160.71 × 3,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.67x = 26,612,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612,320.13/5,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.14

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