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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.91, 8,205.41 and 3,587.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.91, 8,205.41 and 3,587.59 is: 4,950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.91 : 8,205.41 = 3,587.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.91/8,205.41 = 3,587.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.91x = 8,205.41 × 3,587.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.91x = 29,437,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437,646.86/5,945.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,950.91

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