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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.90, 9,226.35 and 5,502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.90, 9,226.35 and 5,502.90 is: 8,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.90 : 9,226.35 = 5,502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.90/9,226.35 = 5,502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.90x = 9,226.35 × 5,502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.90x = 50,771,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,771,681.42/6,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,254.35

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