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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.10, 8,681.66 and 5,135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.10, 8,681.66 and 5,135.10 is: 7,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.10 : 8,681.66 = 5,135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.10/8,681.66 = 5,135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.10x = 8,681.66 × 5,135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.10x = 44,581,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,581,166.59/6,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.52

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