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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.73, 8,107.56 and 5,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.73, 8,107.56 and 5,125.68 is: 7,087.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.73 : 8,107.56 = 5,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.73/8,107.56 = 5,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.73x = 8,107.56 × 5,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.73x = 41,556,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556,758.14/5,863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.09

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