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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.81, 8,164.77 and 3,264.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.81, 8,164.77 and 3,264.17 is: 4,504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.81 : 8,164.77 = 3,264.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.81/8,164.77 = 3,264.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.81x = 8,164.77 × 3,264.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.81x = 26,651,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,156.47/5,916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.31

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