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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.39, 9,244.44 and 5,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.39, 9,244.44 and 5,063.76 is: 7,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.39 : 9,244.44 = 5,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.39/9,244.44 = 5,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.39x = 9,244.44 × 5,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.39x = 46,811,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811,625.49/6,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.77

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