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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.35, 9,261.84 and 5,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.35, 9,261.84 and 5,359.27 is: 8,019.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.35 : 9,261.84 = 5,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.35/9,261.84 = 5,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.35x = 9,261.84 × 5,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.35x = 49,636,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,636,758.98/6,189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.71

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