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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,915.91, 8,163.91 and 3,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,915.91, 8,163.91 and 3,263.32 is: 4,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,915.91 : 8,163.91 = 3,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,915.91/8,163.91 = 3,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,915.91x = 8,163.91 × 3,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,915.91x = 26,641,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,641,469.67/5,915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.36

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