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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.08, 9,452.81 and 5,432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.08, 9,452.81 and 5,432.54 is: 8,138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.08 : 9,452.81 = 5,432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.08/9,452.81 = 5,432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.08x = 9,452.81 × 5,432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.08x = 51,352,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,352,768.44/6,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.21

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