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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.76, 8,353.83 and 5,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.76, 8,353.83 and 5,232.24 is: 7,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.76 : 8,353.83 = 5,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.76/8,353.83 = 5,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.76x = 8,353.83 × 5,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.76x = 43,709,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,709,243.48/6,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.34

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