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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.33, 8,890.43 and 5,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.33, 8,890.43 and 5,325.75 is: 7,978.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.33 : 8,890.43 = 5,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.33/8,890.43 = 5,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.33x = 8,890.43 × 5,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.33x = 47,348,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348,180.94/5,934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,978.69

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