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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.99, 8,902.80 and 5,063.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.99, 8,902.80 and 5,063.58 is: 7,595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.99 : 8,902.80 = 5,063.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.99/8,902.80 = 5,063.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.99x = 8,902.80 × 5,063.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.99x = 45,080,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,080,040.02/5,934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.64

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