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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.56, 8,699.11 and 5,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.56, 8,699.11 and 5,171.04 is: 7,129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.56 : 8,699.11 = 5,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.56/8,699.11 = 5,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.56x = 8,699.11 × 5,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.56x = 44,983,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,983,458.85/6,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,129.41

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