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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.20, 9,230.70 and 5,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.20, 9,230.70 and 5,462.60 is: 8,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.20 : 9,230.70 = 5,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.20/9,230.70 = 5,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.20x = 9,230.70 × 5,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.20x = 50,423,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,423,621.82/6,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.72

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