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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.32, 9,271.22 and 5,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.32, 9,271.22 and 5,394.96 is: 8,053.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.32 : 9,271.22 = 5,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.32/9,271.22 = 5,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.32x = 9,271.22 × 5,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.32x = 50,017,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,017,861.05/6,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.99

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