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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.22, 9,118.76 and 5,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.22, 9,118.76 and 5,246.90 is: 7,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.22 : 9,118.76 = 5,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.22/9,118.76 = 5,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.22x = 9,118.76 × 5,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.22x = 47,845,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,845,150.02/6,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.10

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