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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.65, 9,312.44 and 5,231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.65, 9,312.44 and 5,231.43 is: 7,851.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.65 : 9,312.44 = 5,231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.65/9,312.44 = 5,231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.65x = 9,312.44 × 5,231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.65x = 48,717,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,717,351.83/6,204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.75

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