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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.37, 9,279.24 and 5,160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.37, 9,279.24 and 5,160.02 is: 7,731.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.37 : 9,279.24 = 5,160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.37/9,279.24 = 5,160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.37x = 9,279.24 × 5,160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.37x = 47,881,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881,063.98/6,193.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.02

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