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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.20, 9,376.80 and 5,740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.20, 9,376.80 and 5,740.90 is: 8,611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.20 : 9,376.80 = 5,740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.20/9,376.80 = 5,740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.20x = 9,376.80 × 5,740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.20x = 53,831,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831,271.12/6,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.35

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