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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.36, 8,514.90 and 5,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.36, 8,514.90 and 5,375.04 is: 7,427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.36 : 8,514.90 = 5,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.36/8,514.90 = 5,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.36x = 8,514.90 × 5,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.36x = 45,767,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,767,928.10/6,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.01

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