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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.67, 8,377.30 and 5,243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.67, 8,377.30 and 5,243.06 is: 7,220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.67 : 8,377.30 = 5,243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.67/8,377.30 = 5,243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.67x = 8,377.30 × 5,243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.67x = 43,922,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922,686.54/6,082.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,220.96

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