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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.51, 9,020.08 and 5,609.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.51, 9,020.08 and 5,609.97 is: 8,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.51 : 9,020.08 = 5,609.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.51/9,020.08 = 5,609.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.51x = 9,020.08 × 5,609.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.51x = 50,602,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,602,378.20/6,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.40

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