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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.89, 9,275.39 and 5,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.89, 9,275.39 and 5,084.26 is: 7,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.89 : 9,275.39 = 5,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.89/9,275.39 = 5,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.89x = 9,275.39 × 5,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.89x = 47,158,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,158,481.65/6,155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.71

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