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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.33, 8,858.93 and 5,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.33, 8,858.93 and 5,304.75 is: 7,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.33 : 8,858.93 = 5,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.33/8,858.93 = 5,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.33x = 8,858.93 × 5,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.33x = 46,994,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,994,382.39/5,913.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.19

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