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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,581.41, 9,084.51 and 5,239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,581.41, 9,084.51 and 5,239.49 is: 7,232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,581.41 : 9,084.51 = 5,239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,581.41/9,084.51 = 5,239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,581.41x = 9,084.51 × 5,239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,581.41x = 47,598,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,598,187.94/6,581.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,232.22

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