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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.20, 9,176.52 and 5,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.20, 9,176.52 and 5,287.20 is: 7,887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.20 : 9,176.52 = 5,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.20/9,176.52 = 5,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.20x = 9,176.52 × 5,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.20x = 48,518,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,518,096.54/6,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,887.58

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