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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.25, 9,267.28 and 5,478.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.25, 9,267.28 and 5,478.91 is: 8,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.25 : 9,267.28 = 5,478.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.25/9,267.28 = 5,478.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.25x = 9,267.28 × 5,478.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.25x = 50,774,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774,593.06/6,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.70

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