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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.15, 8,797.84 and 5,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.15, 8,797.84 and 5,310.38 is: 7,335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.15 : 8,797.84 = 5,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.15/8,797.84 = 5,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.15x = 8,797.84 × 5,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.15x = 46,719,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,719,882.30/6,369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.34

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