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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.65, 8,170.59 and 3,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.65, 8,170.59 and 3,268.08 is: 4,510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.65 : 8,170.59 = 3,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.65/8,170.59 = 3,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.65x = 8,170.59 × 3,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.65x = 26,702,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,154.02/5,920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.00

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