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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.94, 8,327.13 and 5,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.94, 8,327.13 and 5,145.80 is: 7,088.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.94 : 8,327.13 = 5,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.94/8,327.13 = 5,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.94x = 8,327.13 × 5,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.94x = 42,849,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,849,726.73/6,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.53

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