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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.63, 9,127.22 and 5,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.63, 9,127.22 and 5,245.25 is: 7,879.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.63 : 9,127.22 = 5,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.63/9,127.22 = 5,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.63x = 9,127.22 × 5,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.63x = 47,874,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,874,478.84/6,075.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.76

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