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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.97, 8,170.34 and 5,088.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.97, 8,170.34 and 5,088.45 is: 7,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.97 : 8,170.34 = 5,088.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.97/8,170.34 = 5,088.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.97x = 8,170.34 × 5,088.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.97x = 41,574,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,574,341.13/5,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.80

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