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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.82, 9,219.83 and 5,357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.82, 9,219.83 and 5,357.93 is: 8,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.82 : 9,219.83 = 5,357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.82/9,219.83 = 5,357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.82x = 9,219.83 × 5,357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.82x = 49,399,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,399,130.86/6,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.01

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