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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.72, 9,282.78 and 5,162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.72, 9,282.78 and 5,162.36 is: 7,734.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.72 : 9,282.78 = 5,162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.72/9,282.78 = 5,162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.72x = 9,282.78 × 5,162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.72x = 47,921,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,921,052.16/6,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,734.54

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