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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.93, 8,201.80 and 5,263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.93, 8,201.80 and 5,263.55 is: 7,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.93 : 8,201.80 = 5,263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.93/8,201.80 = 5,263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.93x = 8,201.80 × 5,263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.93x = 43,170,517.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170,517.06/5,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.42

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