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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,099.52, 9,133.80 and 5,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,099.52, 9,133.80 and 5,537.89 is: 8,292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,099.52 : 9,133.80 = 5,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,099.52/9,133.80 = 5,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,099.52x = 9,133.80 × 5,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,099.52x = 50,581,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,581,979.68/6,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.78

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