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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.59, 9,273.20 and 5,362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.59, 9,273.20 and 5,362.02 is: 8,035.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.59 : 9,273.20 = 5,362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.59/9,273.20 = 5,362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.59x = 9,273.20 × 5,362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.59x = 49,723,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,723,057.05/6,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.93

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