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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,492.42, 8,198.68 and 5,086.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,492.42, 8,198.68 and 5,086.34 is: 7,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,492.42 : 8,198.68 = 5,086.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,492.42/8,198.68 = 5,086.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,492.42x = 8,198.68 × 5,086.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,492.42x = 41,701,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,701,274.03/5,492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.51

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