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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.22, 9,251.46 and 5,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.22, 9,251.46 and 5,876.04 is: 8,793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.22 : 9,251.46 = 5,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.22/9,251.46 = 5,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.22x = 9,251.46 × 5,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.22x = 54,361,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,361,949.02/6,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.27

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