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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.81, 9,166.97 and 5,952.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.81, 9,166.97 and 5,952.45 is: 8,914.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.81 : 9,166.97 = 5,952.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.81/9,166.97 = 5,952.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.81x = 9,166.97 × 5,952.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.81x = 54,565,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,565,945.46/6,120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,914.82

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