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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.19, 9,260.58 and 5,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.19, 9,260.58 and 5,004.28 is: 7,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.19 : 9,260.58 = 5,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.19/9,260.58 = 5,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.19x = 9,260.58 × 5,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.19x = 46,342,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,342,535.28/6,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.21

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