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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.40, 8,463.54 and 5,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.40, 8,463.54 and 5,329.14 is: 7,360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.40 : 8,463.54 = 5,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.40/8,463.54 = 5,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.40x = 8,463.54 × 5,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.40x = 45,103,389.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,103,389.56/6,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.94

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