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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.39, 9,241.42 and 5,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.39, 9,241.42 and 5,061.76 is: 7,626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.39 : 9,241.42 = 5,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.39/9,241.42 = 5,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.39x = 9,241.42 × 5,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.39x = 46,777,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,777,850.10/6,133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.75

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