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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,870.08, 8,761.01 and 5,075.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,870.08, 8,761.01 and 5,075.94 is: 7,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,870.08 : 8,761.01 = 5,075.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,870.08/8,761.01 = 5,075.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,870.08x = 8,761.01 × 5,075.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,870.08x = 44,470,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,470,361.10/5,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.77

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