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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.60, 8,907.30 and 5,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.60, 8,907.30 and 5,113.80 is: 7,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.60 : 8,907.30 = 5,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.60/8,907.30 = 5,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.60x = 8,907.30 × 5,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.60x = 45,550,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,150.74/5,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.35

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