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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.20, 9,151.80 and 5,347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.20, 9,151.80 and 5,347.90 is: 8,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.20 : 9,151.80 = 5,347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.20/9,151.80 = 5,347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.20x = 9,151.80 × 5,347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.20x = 48,942,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,942,911.22/6,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.85

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