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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,334.23, 8,748.51 and 5,161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,334.23, 8,748.51 and 5,161.35 is: 7,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,334.23 : 8,748.51 = 5,161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,334.23/8,748.51 = 5,161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,334.23x = 8,748.51 × 5,161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,334.23x = 45,154,122.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,122.09/6,334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,128.59

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