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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.72, 9,270.48 and 5,295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.72, 9,270.48 and 5,295.36 is: 7,981.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.72 : 9,270.48 = 5,295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.72/9,270.48 = 5,295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.72x = 9,270.48 × 5,295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.72x = 49,090,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,090,528.97/6,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,981.27

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