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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.59, 9,268.68 and 5,359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.59, 9,268.68 and 5,359.01 is: 8,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.59 : 9,268.68 = 5,359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.59/9,268.68 = 5,359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.59x = 9,268.68 × 5,359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.59x = 49,670,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,670,902.46/6,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.40

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