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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.70, 8,864.55 and 5,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.70, 8,864.55 and 5,180.70 is: 7,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.70 : 8,864.55 = 5,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.70/8,864.55 = 5,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.70x = 8,864.55 × 5,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.70x = 45,924,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,924,574.19/5,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.05

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