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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.55, 8,098.04 and 5,161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.55, 8,098.04 and 5,161.89 is: 7,119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.55 : 8,098.04 = 5,161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.55/8,098.04 = 5,161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.55x = 8,098.04 × 5,161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.55x = 41,801,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,801,135.52/5,871.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.27

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