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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,918.89, 8,870.79 and 3,146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,918.89, 8,870.79 and 3,146.89 is: 4,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,918.89 : 8,870.79 = 3,146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,918.89/8,870.79 = 3,146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,918.89x = 8,870.79 × 3,146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,918.89x = 27,915,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915,378.17/5,918.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.32

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