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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.36, 9,335.55 and 5,123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.36, 9,335.55 and 5,123.73 is: 7,720.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.36 : 9,335.55 = 5,123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.36/9,335.55 = 5,123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.36x = 9,335.55 × 5,123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.36x = 47,832,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,832,837.60/6,195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.75

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