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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,893.57, 8,820.91 and 5,245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,893.57, 8,820.91 and 5,245.57 is: 7,851.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,893.57 : 8,820.91 = 5,245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,893.57/8,820.91 = 5,245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,893.57x = 8,820.91 × 5,245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,893.57x = 46,270,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,270,700.87/5,893.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.05

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