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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.11, 9,238.13 and 5,245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.11, 9,238.13 and 5,245.62 is: 7,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.11 : 9,238.13 = 5,245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.11/9,238.13 = 5,245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.11x = 9,238.13 × 5,245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.11x = 48,459,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,459,719.49/6,160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.70

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