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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.33, 9,162.28 and 5,162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.33, 9,162.28 and 5,162.71 is: 7,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.33 : 9,162.28 = 5,162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.33/9,162.28 = 5,162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.33x = 9,162.28 × 5,162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.33x = 47,302,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,302,168.77/6,125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.39

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