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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.44, 9,140.25 and 5,021.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.44, 9,140.25 and 5,021.87 is: 7,519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.44 : 9,140.25 = 5,021.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.44/9,140.25 = 5,021.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.44x = 9,140.25 × 5,021.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.44x = 45,901,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,901,147.27/6,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.31

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