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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.71, 9,158.15 and 3,890.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.71, 9,158.15 and 3,890.25 is: 5,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.71 : 9,158.15 = 3,890.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.71/9,158.15 = 3,890.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.71x = 9,158.15 × 3,890.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.71x = 35,627,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,627,473.59/6,109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.29

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