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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.10, 9,052.05 and 5,061.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.10, 9,052.05 and 5,061.90 is: 7,584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.10 : 9,052.05 = 5,061.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.10/9,052.05 = 5,061.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.10x = 9,052.05 × 5,061.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.10x = 45,820,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,820,571.90/6,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.81

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