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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.03, 8,912.90 and 3,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.03, 8,912.90 and 3,166.24 is: 4,750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.03 : 8,912.90 = 3,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.03/8,912.90 = 3,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.03x = 8,912.90 × 3,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.03x = 28,220,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220,380.50/5,941.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.08

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