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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.74, 8,164.96 and 3,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.74, 8,164.96 and 3,264.14 is: 4,504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.74 : 8,164.96 = 3,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.74/8,164.96 = 3,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.74x = 8,164.96 × 3,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.74x = 26,651,597.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,597.03/5,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.44

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