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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.99, 8,222.36 and 5,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.99, 8,222.36 and 5,261.18 is: 7,241.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.99 : 8,222.36 = 5,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.99/8,222.36 = 5,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.99x = 8,222.36 × 5,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.99x = 43,259,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259,248.57/5,973.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.27

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