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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.52, 9,190.13 and 5,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.52, 9,190.13 and 5,042.44 is: 7,534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.52 : 9,190.13 = 5,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.52/9,190.13 = 5,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.52x = 9,190.13 × 5,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.52x = 46,340,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,340,679.12/6,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,534.43

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