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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.31, 12,060.33 and 5,973.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.31, 12,060.33 and 5,973.66 is: 8,948.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.31 : 12,060.33 = 5,973.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.31/12,060.33 = 5,973.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.31x = 12,060.33 × 5,973.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.31x = 72,044,310.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,044,310.91/8,051.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.15

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