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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.04, 8,760.96 and 5,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.04, 8,760.96 and 5,075.89 is: 7,575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.04 : 8,760.96 = 5,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.04/8,760.96 = 5,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.04x = 8,760.96 × 5,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.04x = 44,469,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,469,625.45/5,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.69

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