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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.84, 8,925.78 and 5,086.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.84, 8,925.78 and 5,086.52 is: 7,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.84 : 8,925.78 = 5,086.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.84/8,925.78 = 5,086.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.84x = 8,925.78 × 5,086.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.84x = 45,401,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,401,158.49/5,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.24

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