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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.69, 9,259.65 and 5,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.69, 9,259.65 and 5,331.33 is: 7,979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.69 : 9,259.65 = 5,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.69/9,259.65 = 5,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.69x = 9,259.65 × 5,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.69x = 49,366,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,366,249.83/6,186.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,979.43

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