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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.59, 8,098.83 and 5,690.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.59, 8,098.83 and 5,690.01 is: 7,795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.59 : 8,098.83 = 5,690.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.59/8,098.83 = 5,690.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.59x = 8,098.83 × 5,690.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.59x = 46,082,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082,423.69/5,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.27

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