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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.05, 8,934.06 and 5,364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.05, 8,934.06 and 5,364.75 is: 8,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.05 : 8,934.06 = 5,364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.05/8,934.06 = 5,364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.05x = 8,934.06 × 5,364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.05x = 47,928,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,928,998.39/5,971.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.90

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