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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.45, 9,209.52 and 5,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.45, 9,209.52 and 5,955.62 is: 8,914.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.45 : 9,209.52 = 5,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.45/9,209.52 = 5,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.45x = 9,209.52 × 5,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.45x = 54,848,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,848,355.45/6,152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,914.89

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