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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.91, 7,601.33 and 4,251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.91, 7,601.33 and 4,251.07 is: 6,381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.91 : 7,601.33 = 4,251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.91/7,601.33 = 4,251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.91x = 7,601.33 × 4,251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.91x = 32,313,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,313,785.92/5,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,381.19

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