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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.56, 8,907.22 and 3,163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.56, 8,907.22 and 3,163.56 is: 4,748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.56 : 8,907.22 = 3,163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.56/8,907.22 = 3,163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.56x = 8,907.22 × 3,163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.56x = 28,178,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,178,524.90/5,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.21

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