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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.10, 9,274.35 and 5,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.10, 9,274.35 and 5,801.30 is: 8,691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.10 : 9,274.35 = 5,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.10/9,274.35 = 5,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.10x = 9,274.35 × 5,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.10x = 53,803,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,803,286.66/6,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,691.83

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