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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.36, 9,281.19 and 5,304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.36, 9,281.19 and 5,304.36 is: 7,956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.36 : 9,281.19 = 5,304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.36/9,281.19 = 5,304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.36x = 9,281.19 × 5,304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.36x = 49,230,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,230,738.18/6,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.67

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