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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.09, 9,248.58 and 5,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.09, 9,248.58 and 5,056.52 is: 7,567.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.09 : 9,248.58 = 5,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.09/9,248.58 = 5,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.09x = 9,248.58 × 5,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.09x = 46,765,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,765,583.50/6,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,567.14

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