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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.98, 9,297.75 and 5,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.98, 9,297.75 and 5,276.72 is: 7,906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.98 : 9,297.75 = 5,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.98/9,297.75 = 5,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.98x = 9,297.75 × 5,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.98x = 49,061,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,061,623.38/6,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.81

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