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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.06, 9,321.11 and 5,134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.06, 9,321.11 and 5,134.29 is: 7,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.06 : 9,321.11 = 5,134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.06/9,321.11 = 5,134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.06x = 9,321.11 × 5,134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.06x = 47,857,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,857,292.92/6,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.85

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