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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.28, 9,265.62 and 5,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.28, 9,265.62 and 5,150.90 is: 7,717.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.28 : 9,265.62 = 5,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.28/9,265.62 = 5,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.28x = 9,265.62 × 5,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.28x = 47,726,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,282.06/6,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.35

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