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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.55, 9,266.05 and 5,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.55, 9,266.05 and 5,151.20 is: 7,717.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.55 : 9,266.05 = 5,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.55/9,266.05 = 5,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.55x = 9,266.05 × 5,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.55x = 47,731,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,731,207.89/6,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,717.81

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