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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.46, 9,077.51 and 5,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.46, 9,077.51 and 5,005.74 is: 7,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.46 : 9,077.51 = 5,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.46/9,077.51 = 5,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.46x = 9,077.51 × 5,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.46x = 45,439,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,654.91/6,050.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.12

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