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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.32, 8,146.38 and 5,158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.32, 8,146.38 and 5,158.69 is: 7,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.32 : 8,146.38 = 5,158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.32/8,146.38 = 5,158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.32x = 8,146.38 × 5,158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.32x = 42,024,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,649.04/5,906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,115.20

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