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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.98, 9,197.67 and 5,572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.98, 9,197.67 and 5,572.08 is: 8,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.98 : 9,197.67 = 5,572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.98/9,197.67 = 5,572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.98x = 9,197.67 × 5,572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.98x = 51,250,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,250,153.05/6,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.56

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