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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.15, 8,464.59 and 5,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.15, 8,464.59 and 5,329.89 is: 7,361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.15 : 8,464.59 = 5,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.15/8,464.59 = 5,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.15x = 8,464.59 × 5,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.15x = 45,115,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115,333.60/6,128.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.99

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