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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,523.54, 9,005.82 and 5,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,523.54, 9,005.82 and 5,104.72 is: 7,047.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,523.54 : 9,005.82 = 5,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,523.54/9,005.82 = 5,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,523.54x = 9,005.82 × 5,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,523.54x = 45,972,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972,189.47/6,523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.12

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