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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.08, 9,343.28 and 5,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.08, 9,343.28 and 5,131.72 is: 7,696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.08 : 9,343.28 = 5,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.08/9,343.28 = 5,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.08x = 9,343.28 × 5,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.08x = 47,947,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,947,096.84/6,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.06

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