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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.03, 8,169.40 and 3,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.03, 8,169.40 and 3,267.40 is: 4,508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.03 : 8,169.40 = 3,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.03/8,169.40 = 3,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.03x = 8,169.40 × 3,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.03x = 26,692,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,692,681.22/5,920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.88

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