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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,465.93, 8,930.51 and 5,176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,465.93, 8,930.51 and 5,176.89 is: 7,150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,465.93 : 8,930.51 = 5,176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,465.93/8,930.51 = 5,176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,465.93x = 8,930.51 × 5,176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,465.93x = 46,232,242.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,232,242.03/6,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.13

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