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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,708.14, 8,550.36 and 5,292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,708.14, 8,550.36 and 5,292.91 is: 7,928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,708.14 : 8,550.36 = 5,292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,708.14/8,550.36 = 5,292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,708.14x = 8,550.36 × 5,292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,708.14x = 45,256,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,256,285.95/5,708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.38

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