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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.44, 9,149.76 and 5,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.44, 9,149.76 and 5,295.52 is: 7,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.44 : 9,149.76 = 5,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.44/9,149.76 = 5,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.44x = 9,149.76 × 5,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.44x = 48,452,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,452,737.08/6,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.31

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