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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.82, 8,208.56 and 5,063.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.82, 8,208.56 and 5,063.63 is: 6,971.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.82 : 8,208.56 = 5,063.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.82/8,208.56 = 5,063.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.82x = 8,208.56 × 5,063.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.82x = 41,565,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,565,099.98/5,961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,971.88

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