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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,910.79, 10,356.36 and 5,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,910.79, 10,356.36 and 5,323.50 is: 7,977.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,910.79 : 10,356.36 = 5,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,910.79/10,356.36 = 5,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,910.79x = 10,356.36 × 5,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,910.79x = 55,132,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132,082.46/6,910.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,977.69

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