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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.80, 8,466.73 and 5,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.80, 8,466.73 and 5,363.48 is: 7,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.80 : 8,466.73 = 5,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.80/8,466.73 = 5,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.80x = 8,466.73 × 5,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.80x = 45,411,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411,144.78/6,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.96

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