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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.21, 9,315.35 and 5,100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.21, 9,315.35 and 5,100.50 is: 7,652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.21 : 9,315.35 = 5,100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.21/9,315.35 = 5,100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.21x = 9,315.35 × 5,100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.21x = 47,512,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,512,942.68/6,209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.01

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