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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.94, 9,188.85 and 5,495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.94, 9,188.85 and 5,495.27 is: 8,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.94 : 9,188.85 = 5,495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.94/9,188.85 = 5,495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.94x = 9,188.85 × 5,495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.94x = 50,495,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,495,165.80/6,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.02

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