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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.08, 9,467.12 and 5,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.08, 9,467.12 and 5,719 is: 8,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.08 : 9,467.12 = 5,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.08/9,467.12 = 5,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.08x = 9,467.12 × 5,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.08x = 54,142,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142,459.28/6,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.37

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