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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.83, 8,868.61 and 4,065.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.83, 8,868.61 and 4,065.07 is: 6,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.83 : 8,868.61 = 4,065.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.83/8,868.61 = 4,065.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.83x = 8,868.61 × 4,065.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.83x = 36,051,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,051,520.45/5,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.82

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