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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.88, 9,211.56 and 5,108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.88, 9,211.56 and 5,108.54 is: 7,661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.88 : 9,211.56 = 5,108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.88/9,211.56 = 5,108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.88x = 9,211.56 × 5,108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.88x = 47,057,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057,622.72/6,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,661.76

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