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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.04, 9,227.49 and 5,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.04, 9,227.49 and 5,355.88 is: 8,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.04 : 9,227.49 = 5,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.04/9,227.49 = 5,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.04x = 9,227.49 × 5,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.04x = 49,421,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,329.14/6,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.49

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