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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,518.42, 9,767.38 and 5,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,518.42, 9,767.38 and 5,041.26 is: 7,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,518.42 : 9,767.38 = 5,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,518.42/9,767.38 = 5,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,518.42x = 9,767.38 × 5,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,518.42x = 49,239,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,239,902.10/6,518.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.96

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