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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.81, 9,109.50 and 5,233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.81, 9,109.50 and 5,233.46 is: 7,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.81 : 9,109.50 = 5,233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.81/9,109.50 = 5,233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.81x = 9,109.50 × 5,233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.81x = 47,674,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674,138.70/6,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,862.08

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