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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.60, 9,293.40 and 5,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.60, 9,293.40 and 5,029.20 is: 7,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.60 : 9,293.40 = 5,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.60/9,293.40 = 5,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.60x = 9,293.40 × 5,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.60x = 46,738,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738,367.28/6,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,543.80

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