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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.74, 8,232.17 and 5,121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.74, 8,232.17 and 5,121.06 is: 7,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.74 : 8,232.17 = 5,121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.74/8,232.17 = 5,121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.74x = 8,232.17 × 5,121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.74x = 42,157,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157,436.50/5,963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.96

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