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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.62, 9,127.22 and 5,525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.62, 9,127.22 and 5,525.13 is: 8,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.62 : 9,127.22 = 5,525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.62/9,127.22 = 5,525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.62x = 9,127.22 × 5,525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.62x = 50,429,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429,077.04/6,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.95

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