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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.72, 9,281.28 and 5,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.72, 9,281.28 and 5,161.36 is: 7,733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.72 : 9,281.28 = 5,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.72/9,281.28 = 5,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.72x = 9,281.28 × 5,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.72x = 47,904,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,904,027.34/6,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.04

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