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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.60, 9,306.60 and 5,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.60, 9,306.60 and 5,239.60 is: 7,850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.60 : 9,306.60 = 5,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.60/9,306.60 = 5,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.60x = 9,306.60 × 5,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.60x = 48,762,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,762,861.36/6,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.29

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