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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.96, 8,161.26 and 3,556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.96, 8,161.26 and 3,556.26 is: 4,907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.96 : 8,161.26 = 3,556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.96/8,161.26 = 3,556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.96x = 8,161.26 × 3,556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.96x = 29,023,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,562.49/5,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.64

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