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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.46, 8,556.30 and 5,086.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.46, 8,556.30 and 5,086.42 is: 7,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.46 : 8,556.30 = 5,086.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.46/8,556.30 = 5,086.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.46x = 8,556.30 × 5,086.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.46x = 43,520,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,520,935.45/6,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.07

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