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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.22, 8,169.30 and 5,087.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.22, 8,169.30 and 5,087.69 is: 7,015.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.22 : 8,169.30 = 5,087.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.22/8,169.30 = 5,087.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.22x = 8,169.30 × 5,087.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.22x = 41,562,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562,886.34/5,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.76

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