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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.70, 8,424.93 and 5,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.70, 8,424.93 and 5,269.30 is: 7,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.70 : 8,424.93 = 5,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.70/8,424.93 = 5,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.70x = 8,424.93 × 5,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.70x = 44,393,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,483.65/6,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.69

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