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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.16, 9,255.48 and 5,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.16, 9,255.48 and 5,135.52 is: 7,083.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.16 : 9,255.48 = 5,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.16/9,255.48 = 5,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.16x = 9,255.48 × 5,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.16x = 47,531,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531,702.65/6,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.54

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