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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.72, 8,819.73 and 5,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.72, 8,819.73 and 5,290.14 is: 7,893.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.72 : 8,819.73 = 5,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.72/8,819.73 = 5,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.72x = 8,819.73 × 5,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.72x = 46,657,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657,606.46/5,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,893.73

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