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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.82, 8,201.36 and 5,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.82, 8,201.36 and 5,105.88 is: 7,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.82 : 8,201.36 = 5,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.82/8,201.36 = 5,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.82x = 8,201.36 × 5,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.82x = 41,875,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,875,160.00/5,948.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039.24

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