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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.36, 8,159.76 and 5,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.36, 8,159.76 and 5,135.52 is: 7,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.36 : 8,159.76 = 5,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.36/8,159.76 = 5,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.36x = 8,159.76 × 5,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.36x = 41,904,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,904,610.68/5,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.63

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