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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.74, 9,242.73 and 5,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.74, 9,242.73 and 5,373.42 is: 8,061.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.74 : 9,242.73 = 5,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.74/9,242.73 = 5,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.74x = 9,242.73 × 5,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.74x = 49,665,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,665,070.24/6,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.54

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