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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.56, 8,951.50 and 4,096.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.56, 8,951.50 and 4,096.83 is: 6,137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.56 : 8,951.50 = 4,096.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.56/8,951.50 = 4,096.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.56x = 8,951.50 × 4,096.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.56x = 36,672,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672,773.75/5,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,137.13

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