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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,886.08, 8,870.46 and 5,301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,886.08, 8,870.46 and 5,301.81 is: 7,989.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,886.08 : 8,870.46 = 5,301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,886.08/8,870.46 = 5,301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,886.08x = 8,870.46 × 5,301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,886.08x = 47,029,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,029,493.53/5,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.96

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