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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.72, 9,316.10 and 5,101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.72, 9,316.10 and 5,101.01 is: 7,652.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.72 : 9,316.10 = 5,101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.72/9,316.10 = 5,101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.72x = 9,316.10 × 5,101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.72x = 47,521,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521,447.18/6,209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,652.76

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