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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.58, 8,901.72 and 3,158.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.58, 8,901.72 and 3,158.79 is: 4,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.58 : 8,901.72 = 3,158.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.58/8,901.72 = 3,158.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.58x = 8,901.72 × 3,158.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.58x = 28,118,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,118,664.12/5,933.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.90

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