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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.39, 8,923.51 and 5,335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.39, 8,923.51 and 5,335.39 is: 7,986.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.39 : 8,923.51 = 5,335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.39/8,923.51 = 5,335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.39x = 8,923.51 × 5,335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.39x = 47,610,406.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610,406.02/5,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,986.46

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