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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.09, 9,252.90 and 5,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.09, 9,252.90 and 5,348.50 is: 8,015.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.09 : 9,252.90 = 5,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.09/9,252.90 = 5,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.09x = 9,252.90 × 5,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.09x = 49,489,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,489,112.52/6,174.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,015.61

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