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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.88, 9,275.50 and 5,157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.88, 9,275.50 and 5,157.50 is: 7,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.88 : 9,275.50 = 5,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.88/9,275.50 = 5,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.88x = 9,275.50 × 5,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.88x = 47,838,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,391.25/6,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.24

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