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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.10, 9,554.51 and 5,143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.10, 9,554.51 and 5,143.09 is: 7,708.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.10 : 9,554.51 = 5,143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.10/9,554.51 = 5,143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.10x = 9,554.51 × 5,143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.10x = 49,139,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,139,679.12/6,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,708.06

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