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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.83, 10,127.90 and 5,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.83, 10,127.90 and 5,366.12 is: 8,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.83 : 10,127.90 = 5,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.83/10,127.90 = 5,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.83x = 10,127.90 × 5,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.83x = 54,347,552.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,347,552.34/6,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.31

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