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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.43, 9,277.84 and 5,159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.43, 9,277.84 and 5,159.07 is: 7,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.43 : 9,277.84 = 5,159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.43/9,277.84 = 5,159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.43x = 9,277.84 × 5,159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.43x = 47,865,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865,026.01/6,192.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.60

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