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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.87, 9,226.59 and 3,555.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.87, 9,226.59 and 3,555.91 is: 5,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.87 : 9,226.59 = 3,555.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.87/9,226.59 = 3,555.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.87x = 9,226.59 × 3,555.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.87x = 32,808,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,808,923.65/6,160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.37

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