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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.37, 9,273.24 and 5,156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.37, 9,273.24 and 5,156.02 is: 7,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.37 : 9,273.24 = 5,156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.37/9,273.24 = 5,156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.37x = 9,273.24 × 5,156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.37x = 47,813,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,813,010.90/6,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,725.02

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