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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.49, 9,302.37 and 5,413.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.49, 9,302.37 and 5,413.17 is: 8,121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.49 : 9,302.37 = 5,413.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.49/9,302.37 = 5,413.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.49x = 9,302.37 × 5,413.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.49x = 50,355,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,355,310.21/6,200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.18

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