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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.80, 8,870.70 and 5,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.80, 8,870.70 and 5,438.60 is: 8,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.80 : 8,870.70 = 5,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.80/8,870.70 = 5,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.80x = 8,870.70 × 5,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.80x = 48,244,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244,189.02/5,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.90

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