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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.54, 9,074.36 and 5,183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.54, 9,074.36 and 5,183.42 is: 7,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.54 : 9,074.36 = 5,183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.54/9,074.36 = 5,183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.54x = 9,074.36 × 5,183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.54x = 47,036,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,036,186.70/6,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.50

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