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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.69, 8,170.51 and 3,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.69, 8,170.51 and 3,368.46 is: 4,648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.69 : 8,170.51 = 3,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.69/8,170.51 = 3,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.69x = 8,170.51 × 3,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.69x = 27,522,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,522,036.11/5,920.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.45

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