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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.61, 9,111.87 and 5,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.61, 9,111.87 and 5,029.32 is: 7,558.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.61 : 9,111.87 = 5,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.61/9,111.87 = 5,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.61x = 9,111.87 × 5,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.61x = 45,826,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826,510.03/6,062.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,558.87

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