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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,514.54, 8,993.40 and 5,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,514.54, 8,993.40 and 5,095.72 is: 7,034.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,514.54 : 8,993.40 = 5,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,514.54/8,993.40 = 5,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,514.54x = 8,993.40 × 5,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,514.54x = 45,827,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827,848.25/6,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.70

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