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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.43, 9,274.84 and 5,157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.43, 9,274.84 and 5,157.07 is: 7,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.43 : 9,274.84 = 5,157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.43/9,274.84 = 5,157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.43x = 9,274.84 × 5,157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.43x = 47,830,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,830,999.12/6,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.60

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