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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.01, 9,313.58 and 5,048.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.01, 9,313.58 and 5,048.33 is: 7,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.01 : 9,313.58 = 5,048.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.01/9,313.58 = 5,048.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.01x = 9,313.58 × 5,048.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.01x = 47,017,991.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017,991.37/6,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,577.43

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