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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.26, 8,353.14 and 5,231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.26, 8,353.14 and 5,231.73 is: 7,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.26 : 8,353.14 = 5,231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.26/8,353.14 = 5,231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.26x = 8,353.14 × 5,231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.26x = 43,701,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701,373.13/6,068.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.63

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