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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.51, 8,347.43 and 5,182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.51, 8,347.43 and 5,182.82 is: 7,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.51 : 8,347.43 = 5,182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.51/8,347.43 = 5,182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.51x = 8,347.43 × 5,182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.51x = 43,263,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,263,201.24/6,068.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.13

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