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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,895.80, 8,848.98 and 5,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,895.80, 8,848.98 and 5,270.10 is: 7,909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,895.80 : 8,848.98 = 5,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,895.80/8,848.98 = 5,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,895.80x = 8,848.98 × 5,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,895.80x = 46,635,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,635,009.50/5,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.87

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