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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.55, 9,266.81 and 5,605.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.55, 9,266.81 and 5,605.74 is: 8,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.55 : 9,266.81 = 5,605.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.55/9,266.81 = 5,605.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.55x = 9,266.81 × 5,605.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.55x = 51,947,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,947,299.46/6,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,392.75

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