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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,866.22, 8,778.37 and 5,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,866.22, 8,778.37 and 5,095.30 is: 7,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,866.22 : 8,778.37 = 5,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,866.22/8,778.37 = 5,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,866.22x = 8,778.37 × 5,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,866.22x = 44,728,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,728,403.18/5,866.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.75

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