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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.70, 9,233.55 and 5,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.70, 9,233.55 and 5,183.70 is: 7,775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.70 : 9,233.55 = 5,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.70/9,233.55 = 5,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.70x = 9,233.55 × 5,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.70x = 47,863,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,863,953.14/6,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.55

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