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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.96, 8,797.58 and 5,310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.96, 8,797.58 and 5,310.19 is: 7,335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.96 : 8,797.58 = 5,310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.96/8,797.58 = 5,310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.96x = 8,797.58 × 5,310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.96x = 46,716,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,716,825.70/6,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.08

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