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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.33, 8,843.48 and 5,139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.33, 8,843.48 and 5,139.01 is: 7,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.33 : 8,843.48 = 5,139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.33/8,843.48 = 5,139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.33x = 8,843.48 × 5,139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.33x = 45,446,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,446,732.15/5,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.61

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