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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.80, 8,858.70 and 5,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.80, 8,858.70 and 5,290.20 is: 7,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.80 : 8,858.70 = 5,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.80/8,858.70 = 5,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.80x = 8,858.70 × 5,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.80x = 46,864,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,864,294.74/5,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,935.30

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