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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.16, 9,010.74 and 5,121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.16, 9,010.74 and 5,121.56 is: 7,682.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.16 : 9,010.74 = 5,121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.16/9,010.74 = 5,121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.16x = 9,010.74 × 5,121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.16x = 46,149,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,149,045.55/6,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.34

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