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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.59, 9,145.52 and 5,235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.59, 9,145.52 and 5,235.67 is: 7,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.59 : 9,145.52 = 5,235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.59/9,145.52 = 5,235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.59x = 9,145.52 × 5,235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.59x = 47,882,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,852.79/6,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,839.90

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