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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.55, 9,266.91 and 5,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.55, 9,266.91 and 5,150.08 is: 7,718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.55 : 9,266.91 = 5,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.55/9,266.91 = 5,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.55x = 9,266.91 × 5,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.55x = 47,725,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,725,327.85/6,183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,718.11

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