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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,914.97, 8,162.31 and 3,397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,914.97, 8,162.31 and 3,397.49 is: 4,688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,914.97 : 8,162.31 = 3,397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,914.97/8,162.31 = 3,397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,914.97x = 8,162.31 × 3,397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,914.97x = 27,731,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,731,349.61/5,914.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.33

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