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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.80, 9,062.70 and 5,130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.80, 9,062.70 and 5,130.55 is: 7,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.80 : 9,062.70 = 5,130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.80/9,062.70 = 5,130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.80x = 9,062.70 × 5,130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.80x = 46,496,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,496,635.49/6,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.83

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