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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.93, 9,177.73 and 5,712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.93, 9,177.73 and 5,712.41 is: 8,575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.93 : 9,177.73 = 5,712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.93/9,177.73 = 5,712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.93x = 9,177.73 × 5,712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.93x = 52,426,956.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426,956.63/6,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.00

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