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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.26, 9,167.02 and 5,947.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.26, 9,167.02 and 5,947.76 is: 8,865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.26 : 9,167.02 = 5,947.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.26/9,167.02 = 5,947.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.26x = 9,167.02 × 5,947.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.26x = 54,523,242.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,523,242.92/6,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.19

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