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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.52, 8,407.08 and 5,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.52, 8,407.08 and 5,270.88 is: 7,255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.52 : 8,407.08 = 5,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.52/8,407.08 = 5,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.52x = 8,407.08 × 5,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.52x = 44,312,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,312,709.83/6,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.43

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