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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.43, 10,190.97 and 5,306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.43, 10,190.97 and 5,306.49 is: 7,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.43 : 10,190.97 = 5,306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.43/10,190.97 = 5,306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.43x = 10,190.97 × 5,306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.43x = 54,078,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,078,280.40/6,791.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,962.72

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