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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.04, 9,237.82 and 5,986.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.04, 9,237.82 and 5,986.02 is: 8,991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.04 : 9,237.82 = 5,986.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.04/9,237.82 = 5,986.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.04x = 9,237.82 × 5,986.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.04x = 55,297,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,297,775.28/6,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.45

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