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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.72, 8,910.80 and 5,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.72, 8,910.80 and 5,269.19 is: 7,865.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.72 : 8,910.80 = 5,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.72/8,910.80 = 5,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.72x = 8,910.80 × 5,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.72x = 46,952,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,952,627.35/5,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.14

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