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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.84, 7,592.33 and 4,186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.84, 7,592.33 and 4,186.94 is: 6,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.84 : 7,592.33 = 4,186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.84/7,592.33 = 4,186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.84x = 7,592.33 × 4,186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.84x = 31,788,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,788,602.68/5,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.15

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