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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.98, 8,522.73 and 5,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.98, 8,522.73 and 5,363.16 is: 7,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.98 : 8,522.73 = 5,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.98/8,522.73 = 5,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.98x = 8,522.73 × 5,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.98x = 45,708,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708,764.63/6,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,383.12

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