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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.70, 9,068.55 and 5,008.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.70, 9,068.55 and 5,008.90 is: 7,513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.70 : 9,068.55 = 5,008.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.70/9,068.55 = 5,008.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.70x = 9,068.55 × 5,008.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.70x = 45,423,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,423,460.10/6,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,513.35

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