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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.20, 9,138.30 and 5,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.20, 9,138.30 and 5,217.40 is: 7,826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.20 : 9,138.30 = 5,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.20/9,138.30 = 5,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.20x = 9,138.30 × 5,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.20x = 47,678,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,678,166.42/6,092.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.10

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