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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.39, 8,085.66 and 5,792.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.39, 8,085.66 and 5,792.09 is: 7,941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.39 : 8,085.66 = 5,792.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.39/8,085.66 = 5,792.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.39x = 8,085.66 × 5,792.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.39x = 46,832,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,841.47/5,897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,941.28

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