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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.41, 8,176.44 and 5,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.41, 8,176.44 and 5,092.88 is: 7,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.41 : 8,176.44 = 5,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.41/8,176.44 = 5,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.41x = 8,176.44 × 5,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.41x = 41,641,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641,627.75/5,929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.90

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