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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.10, 9,301.35 and 5,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.10, 9,301.35 and 5,344.10 is: 8,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.10 : 9,301.35 = 5,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.10/9,301.35 = 5,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.10x = 9,301.35 × 5,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.10x = 49,707,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,707,344.54/6,208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.85

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