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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.87, 9,263.50 and 5,149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.87, 9,263.50 and 5,149.51 is: 7,715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.87 : 9,263.50 = 5,149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.87/9,263.50 = 5,149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.87x = 9,263.50 × 5,149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.87x = 47,702,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702,449.85/6,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.27

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