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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,577.41, 9,070.80 and 5,141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,577.41, 9,070.80 and 5,141.96 is: 7,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,577.41 : 9,070.80 = 5,141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,577.41/9,070.80 = 5,141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,577.41x = 9,070.80 × 5,141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,577.41x = 46,641,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641,690.77/6,577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.19

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