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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.71, 8,560.99 and 5,073.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.71, 8,560.99 and 5,073.87 is: 7,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.71 : 8,560.99 = 5,073.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.71/8,560.99 = 5,073.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.71x = 8,560.99 × 5,073.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.71x = 43,437,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437,388.78/6,194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.01

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