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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.62, 8,116.61 and 5,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.62, 8,116.61 and 5,703.04 is: 7,813.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.62 : 8,116.61 = 5,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.62/8,116.61 = 5,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.62x = 8,116.61 × 5,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.62x = 46,289,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289,351.49/5,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,813.05

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