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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.22, 9,210.33 and 5,294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.22, 9,210.33 and 5,294.58 is: 7,941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.22 : 9,210.33 = 5,294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.22/9,210.33 = 5,294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.22x = 9,210.33 × 5,294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.22x = 48,764,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,764,829.01/6,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,941.87

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