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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.39, 8,925.01 and 5,336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.39, 8,925.01 and 5,336.39 is: 7,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.39 : 8,925.01 = 5,336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.39/8,925.01 = 5,336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.39x = 8,925.01 × 5,336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.39x = 47,627,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,334.11/5,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,987.96

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