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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,075.60, 9,113.40 and 5,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,075.60, 9,113.40 and 5,211.60 is: 7,817.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,075.60 : 9,113.40 = 5,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,075.60/9,113.40 = 5,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,075.60x = 9,113.40 × 5,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,075.60x = 47,495,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495,395.44/6,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,817.40

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