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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,914.79, 8,161.92 and 3,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,914.79, 8,161.92 and 3,396.09 is: 4,686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,914.79 : 8,161.92 = 3,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,914.79/8,161.92 = 3,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,914.79x = 8,161.92 × 3,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,914.79x = 27,718,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,718,614.89/5,914.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.33

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