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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.10, 9,052.35 and 5,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.10, 9,052.35 and 5,113.30 is: 7,660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.10 : 9,052.35 = 5,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.10/9,052.35 = 5,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.10x = 9,052.35 × 5,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.10x = 46,287,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,381.26/6,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.81

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