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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.06, 9,221.55 and 5,371.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.06, 9,221.55 and 5,371.06 is: 8,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.06 : 9,221.55 = 5,371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.06/9,221.55 = 5,371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.06x = 9,221.55 × 5,371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.06x = 49,529,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,529,472.44/6,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.56

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