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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.02, 9,279.03 and 5,087.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.02, 9,279.03 and 5,087.06 is: 7,630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.02 : 9,279.03 = 5,087.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.02/9,279.03 = 5,087.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.02x = 9,279.03 × 5,087.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.02x = 47,202,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,202,935.96/6,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.58

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