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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.17, 8,354.54 and 5,673.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.17, 8,354.54 and 5,673.85 is: 7,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.17 : 8,354.54 = 5,673.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.17/8,354.54 = 5,673.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.17x = 8,354.54 × 5,673.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.17x = 47,402,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,400.08/6,052.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.30

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