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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.51, 8,187.45 and 5,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.51, 8,187.45 and 5,095.97 is: 7,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.51 : 8,187.45 = 5,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.51/8,187.45 = 5,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.51x = 8,187.45 × 5,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.51x = 41,722,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,722,999.58/5,932.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.94

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