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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,879.72, 8,802.26 and 5,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,879.72, 8,802.26 and 5,150.72 is: 7,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,879.72 : 8,802.26 = 5,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,879.72/8,802.26 = 5,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,879.72x = 8,802.26 × 5,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,879.72x = 45,337,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337,976.63/5,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.91

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