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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102.18, 9,131.40 and 5,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,102.18, 9,131.40 and 5,283.28 is: 7,905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,102.18 : 9,131.40 = 5,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,102.18/9,131.40 = 5,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,102.18x = 9,131.40 × 5,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,102.18x = 48,243,742.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,742.99/6,102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.98

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