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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,132.39, 9,239.91 and 5,060.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,132.39, 9,239.91 and 5,060.76 is: 7,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,132.39 : 9,239.91 = 5,060.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,132.39/9,239.91 = 5,060.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,132.39x = 9,239.91 × 5,060.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,132.39x = 46,760,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760,966.93/6,132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.24

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