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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.30, 8,122.93 and 5,061.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.30, 8,122.93 and 5,061.19 is: 6,966.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.30 : 8,122.93 = 5,061.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.30/8,122.93 = 5,061.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.30x = 8,122.93 × 5,061.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.30x = 41,111,692.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,111,692.09/5,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.55

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