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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.16, 9,281.80 and 5,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.16, 9,281.80 and 5,088.52 is: 7,667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.16 : 9,281.80 = 5,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.16/9,281.80 = 5,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.16x = 9,281.80 × 5,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.16x = 47,230,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230,624.94/6,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,667.11

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