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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.26, 9,254.63 and 5,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.26, 9,254.63 and 5,245.72 is: 7,875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.26 : 9,254.63 = 5,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.26/9,254.63 = 5,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.26x = 9,254.63 × 5,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.26x = 48,547,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,547,197.68/6,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.59

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