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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.11, 9,250.11 and 5,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.11, 9,250.11 and 5,057.54 is: 7,568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.11 : 9,250.11 = 5,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.11/9,250.11 = 5,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.11x = 9,250.11 × 5,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.11x = 46,782,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,782,801.33/6,181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,568.67

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