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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.61, 8,737.88 and 5,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.61, 8,737.88 and 5,296.24 is: 7,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.61 : 8,737.88 = 5,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.61/8,737.88 = 5,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.61x = 8,737.88 × 5,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.61x = 46,277,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277,844.86/5,800.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,978.10

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