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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,303.15, 8,704.68 and 5,195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,303.15, 8,704.68 and 5,195.07 is: 7,174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,303.15 : 8,704.68 = 5,195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,303.15/8,704.68 = 5,195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,303.15x = 8,704.68 × 5,195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,303.15x = 45,221,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221,421.93/6,303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.42

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