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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,625.48, 9,146.72 and 5,109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,625.48, 9,146.72 and 5,109.73 is: 7,054.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,625.48 : 9,146.72 = 5,109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,625.48/9,146.72 = 5,109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,625.48x = 9,146.72 × 5,109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,625.48x = 46,737,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,737,269.59/6,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.17

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