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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.69, 8,423.55 and 5,210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.69, 8,423.55 and 5,210.31 is: 7,195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.69 : 8,423.55 = 5,210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.69/8,423.55 = 5,210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.69x = 8,423.55 × 5,210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.69x = 43,889,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889,306.80/6,099.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.33

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