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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.30, 9,116.55 and 5,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.30, 9,116.55 and 5,112.90 is: 7,687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.30 : 9,116.55 = 5,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.30/9,116.55 = 5,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.30x = 9,116.55 × 5,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.30x = 46,612,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,612,008.50/6,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.56

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