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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.16, 8,275.31 and 5,050.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.16, 8,275.31 and 5,050.07 is: 6,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.16 : 8,275.31 = 5,050.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.16/8,275.31 = 5,050.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.16x = 8,275.31 × 5,050.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.16x = 41,790,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790,894.77/5,991.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.43

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