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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.07, 9,313.76 and 5,048.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.07, 9,313.76 and 5,048.69 is: 7,578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.07 : 9,313.76 = 5,048.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.07/9,313.76 = 5,048.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.07x = 9,313.76 × 5,048.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.07x = 47,022,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,022,286.97/6,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.05

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