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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.70, 9,173.55 and 5,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.70, 9,173.55 and 5,751.20 is: 8,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.70 : 9,173.55 = 5,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.70/9,173.55 = 5,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.70x = 9,173.55 × 5,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.70x = 52,758,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,758,920.76/6,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.80

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