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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.20, 9,261.36 and 5,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.20, 9,261.36 and 5,075.04 is: 7,611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.20 : 9,261.36 = 5,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.20/9,261.36 = 5,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.20x = 9,261.36 × 5,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.20x = 47,001,772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001,772.45/6,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.38

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