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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.06, 8,936.61 and 5,084.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.06, 8,936.61 and 5,084.32 is: 7,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.06 : 8,936.61 = 5,084.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.06/8,936.61 = 5,084.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.06x = 8,936.61 × 5,084.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.06x = 45,436,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436,584.96/5,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.74

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