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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.83, 9,264.87 and 5,150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.83, 9,264.87 and 5,150.45 is: 7,716.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.83 : 9,264.87 = 5,150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.83/9,264.87 = 5,150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.83x = 9,264.87 × 5,150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.83x = 47,718,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,718,203.37/6,183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,716.62

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