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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.20, 9,145.80 and 5,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.20, 9,145.80 and 5,295.30 is: 7,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.20 : 9,145.80 = 5,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.20/9,145.80 = 5,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.20x = 9,145.80 × 5,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.20x = 48,429,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429,754.74/6,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.95

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