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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.72, 9,261.36 and 5,354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.72, 9,261.36 and 5,354.15 is: 8,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.72 : 9,261.36 = 5,354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.72/9,261.36 = 5,354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.72x = 9,261.36 × 5,354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.72x = 49,586,664.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,664.34/6,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.10

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