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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.39, 9,317.21 and 5,051.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.39, 9,317.21 and 5,051.03 is: 7,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.39 : 9,317.21 = 5,051.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.39/9,317.21 = 5,051.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.39x = 9,317.21 × 5,051.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.39x = 47,061,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,061,435.39/6,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.52

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