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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.41, 8,173.69 and 5,090.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.41, 8,173.69 and 5,090.88 is: 7,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.41 : 8,173.69 = 5,090.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.41/8,173.69 = 5,090.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.41x = 8,173.69 × 5,090.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.41x = 41,611,249.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611,249.49/5,927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.14

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