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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,463.26, 8,913.24 and 5,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,463.26, 8,913.24 and 5,141.34 is: 7,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,463.26 : 8,913.24 = 5,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,463.26/8,913.24 = 5,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,463.26x = 8,913.24 × 5,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,463.26x = 45,825,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,825,997.34/6,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.23

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