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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.96, 9,180.12 and 5,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.96, 9,180.12 and 5,023.36 is: 7,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.96 : 9,180.12 = 5,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.96/9,180.12 = 5,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.96x = 9,180.12 × 5,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.96x = 46,115,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,115,047.60/6,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.35

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