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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.40, 9,156.56 and 4,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.40, 9,156.56 and 4,997.20 is: 7,495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.40 : 9,156.56 = 4,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.40/9,156.56 = 4,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.40x = 9,156.56 × 4,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.40x = 45,757,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757,161.63/6,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.77

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