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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.54, 8,176.62 and 5,093.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.54, 8,176.62 and 5,093.01 is: 7,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.54 : 8,176.62 = 5,093.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.54/8,176.62 = 5,093.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.54x = 8,176.62 × 5,093.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.54x = 41,643,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643,607.43/5,929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.08

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