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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.09, 9,257.40 and 5,351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.09, 9,257.40 and 5,351.49 is: 8,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.09 : 9,257.40 = 5,351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.09/9,257.40 = 5,351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.09x = 9,257.40 × 5,351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.09x = 49,540,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,540,883.53/6,177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.10

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