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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,896.89, 8,084.97 and 5,791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,896.89, 8,084.97 and 5,791.59 is: 7,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,896.89 : 8,084.97 = 5,791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,896.89/8,084.97 = 5,791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,896.89x = 8,084.97 × 5,791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,896.89x = 46,824,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,824,831.40/5,896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,940.60

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