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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.26, 8,950.96 and 5,144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.26, 8,950.96 and 5,144.34 is: 7,102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.26 : 8,950.96 = 5,144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.26/8,950.96 = 5,144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.26x = 8,950.96 × 5,144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.26x = 46,046,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,781.57/6,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.41

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