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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.03, 9,259.20 and 5,146.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.03, 9,259.20 and 5,146.65 is: 7,710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.03 : 9,259.20 = 5,146.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.03/9,259.20 = 5,146.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.03x = 9,259.20 × 5,146.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.03x = 47,653,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,653,861.68/6,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.94

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