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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.38, 9,270.42 and 5,108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.38, 9,270.42 and 5,108.29 is: 7,056.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.38 : 9,270.42 = 5,108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.38/9,270.42 = 5,108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.38x = 9,270.42 × 5,108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.38x = 47,355,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,355,951.45/6,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.07

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