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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.55, 9,268.41 and 5,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.55, 9,268.41 and 5,151.08 is: 7,719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.55 : 9,268.41 = 5,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.55/9,268.41 = 5,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.55x = 9,268.41 × 5,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.55x = 47,742,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,742,321.38/6,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,719.61

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