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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.82, 8,833.03 and 5,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.82, 8,833.03 and 5,350.08 is: 7,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.82 : 8,833.03 = 5,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.82/8,833.03 = 5,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.82x = 8,833.03 × 5,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.82x = 47,257,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,257,438.98/5,913.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.02

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