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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.06, 8,319.24 and 5,196.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.06, 8,319.24 and 5,196.06 is: 7,165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.06 : 8,319.24 = 5,196.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.06/8,319.24 = 5,196.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.06x = 8,319.24 × 5,196.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.06x = 43,227,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,227,270.19/6,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.07

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