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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.09, 8,096.79 and 5,688.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.09, 8,096.79 and 5,688.51 is: 7,793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.09 : 8,096.79 = 5,688.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.09/8,096.79 = 5,688.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.09x = 8,096.79 × 5,688.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.09x = 46,058,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058,670.88/5,910.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,793.23

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