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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,389.28, 8,828.88 and 5,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,389.28, 8,828.88 and 5,160.48 is: 7,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,389.28 : 8,828.88 = 5,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,389.28/8,828.88 = 5,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,389.28x = 8,828.88 × 5,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,389.28x = 45,561,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,561,258.66/6,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.89

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