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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.44, 9,145.26 and 5,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.44, 9,145.26 and 5,292.52 is: 7,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.44 : 9,145.26 = 5,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.44/9,145.26 = 5,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.44x = 9,145.26 × 5,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.44x = 48,401,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401,471.46/6,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,919.81

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