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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,914.59, 8,161.26 and 3,396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,914.59, 8,161.26 and 3,396.81 is: 4,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,914.59 : 8,161.26 = 3,396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,914.59/8,161.26 = 3,396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,914.59x = 8,161.26 × 3,396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,914.59x = 27,722,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722,249.58/5,914.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.10

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