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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.15, 8,696.40 and 5,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.15, 8,696.40 and 5,189.07 is: 7,166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.15 : 8,696.40 = 5,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.15/8,696.40 = 5,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.15x = 8,696.40 × 5,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.15x = 45,126,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,126,228.35/6,297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.14

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