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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.14, 9,266.20 and 5,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.14, 9,266.20 and 5,605.20 is: 8,391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.14 : 9,266.20 = 5,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.14/9,266.20 = 5,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.14x = 9,266.20 × 5,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.14x = 51,938,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,938,890.23/6,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.94

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