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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.47, 8,169.65 and 5,087.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.47, 8,169.65 and 5,087.95 is: 7,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.47 : 8,169.65 = 5,087.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.47/8,169.65 = 5,087.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.47x = 8,169.65 × 5,087.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.47x = 41,566,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,566,704.43/5,924.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.11

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