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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.78, 8,502.75 and 6,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.78, 8,502.75 and 6,152.04 is: 8,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.78 : 8,502.75 = 6,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.78/8,502.75 = 6,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.78x = 8,502.75 × 6,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.78x = 52,309,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,309,258.11/6,195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.72

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