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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.70, 9,278.12 and 5,772.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.70, 9,278.12 and 5,772.61 is: 8,662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.70 : 9,278.12 = 5,772.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.70/9,278.12 = 5,772.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.70x = 9,278.12 × 5,772.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.70x = 53,558,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558,968.29/6,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.72

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