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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.33, 8,881.02 and 4,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.33, 8,881.02 and 4,354 is: 6,524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.33 : 8,881.02 = 4,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.33/8,881.02 = 4,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.33x = 8,881.02 × 4,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.33x = 38,667,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,667,961.08/5,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.77

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