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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.34, 9,093.48 and 5,238.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.34, 9,093.48 and 5,238.09 is: 7,857.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.34 : 9,093.48 = 5,238.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.34/9,093.48 = 5,238.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.34x = 9,093.48 × 5,238.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.34x = 47,632,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,632,466.65/6,062.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,857.11

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