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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.47, 8,176.55 and 5,092.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.47, 8,176.55 and 5,092.95 is: 7,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.47 : 8,176.55 = 5,092.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.47/8,176.55 = 5,092.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.47x = 8,176.55 × 5,092.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.47x = 41,642,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642,734.86/5,929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.01

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