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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.74, 8,161.54 and 3,555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.74, 8,161.54 and 3,555.84 is: 4,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.74 : 8,161.54 = 3,555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.74/8,161.54 = 3,555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.74x = 8,161.54 × 3,555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.74x = 29,021,130.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,130.39/5,913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.41

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