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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,454.08, 9,687.60 and 5,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,454.08, 9,687.60 and 5,009.04 is: 7,518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,454.08 : 9,687.60 = 5,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,454.08/9,687.60 = 5,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,454.08x = 9,687.60 × 5,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,454.08x = 48,525,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,525,575.90/6,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,518.59

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