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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.58, 8,346.39 and 5,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.58, 8,346.39 and 5,423.92 is: 7,465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.58 : 8,346.39 = 5,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.58/8,346.39 = 5,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.58x = 8,346.39 × 5,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.58x = 45,270,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,270,151.65/6,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.91

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