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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.04, 8,171.79 and 5,089.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.04, 8,171.79 and 5,089.51 is: 7,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.04 : 8,171.79 = 5,089.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.04/8,171.79 = 5,089.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.04x = 8,171.79 × 5,089.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.04x = 41,590,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590,366.06/5,926.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.25

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