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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.62, 9,360.86 and 5,077.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.62, 9,360.86 and 5,077.01 is: 7,610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.62 : 9,360.86 = 5,077.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.62/9,360.86 = 5,077.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.62x = 9,360.86 × 5,077.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.62x = 47,525,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,525,107.64/6,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.57

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