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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.72, 9,317.60 and 5,102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.72, 9,317.60 and 5,102.01 is: 7,654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.72 : 9,317.60 = 5,102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.72/9,317.60 = 5,102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.72x = 9,317.60 × 5,102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.72x = 47,538,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,538,488.38/6,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.26

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