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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.92, 8,690.52 and 5,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.92, 8,690.52 and 5,184.84 is: 7,160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.92 : 8,690.52 = 5,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.92/8,690.52 = 5,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.92x = 8,690.52 × 5,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.92x = 45,058,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,058,955.72/6,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.26

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