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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129, 9,196.99 and 5,101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129, 9,196.99 and 5,101.45 is: 7,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129 : 9,196.99 = 5,101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129/9,196.99 = 5,101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129x = 9,196.99 × 5,101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129x = 46,917,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917,948.89/6,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.07

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