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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,914.84, 8,161.74 and 3,397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,914.84, 8,161.74 and 3,397.06 is: 4,687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,914.84 : 8,161.74 = 3,397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,914.84/8,161.74 = 3,397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,914.84x = 8,161.74 × 3,397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,914.84x = 27,725,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,920.48/5,914.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.52

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