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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908.36, 8,161.14 and 5,136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908.36, 8,161.14 and 5,136.52 is: 7,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908.36 : 8,161.14 = 5,136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908.36/8,161.14 = 5,136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908.36x = 8,161.14 × 5,136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908.36x = 41,919,858.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,919,858.83/5,908.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.01

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