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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.36, 9,027.04 and 5,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.36, 9,027.04 and 5,086.76 is: 7,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.36 : 9,027.04 = 5,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.36/9,027.04 = 5,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.36x = 9,027.04 × 5,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.36x = 45,918,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,918,385.99/6,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.14

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