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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.20, 8,850.33 and 5,263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.20, 8,850.33 and 5,263.65 is: 7,886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.20 : 8,850.33 = 5,263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.20/8,850.33 = 5,263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.20x = 8,850.33 × 5,263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.20x = 46,585,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,585,039.50/5,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.15

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