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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.12, 9,307.68 and 5,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.12, 9,307.68 and 5,035.84 is: 7,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.12 : 9,307.68 = 5,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.12/9,307.68 = 5,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.12x = 9,307.68 × 5,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.12x = 46,871,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,871,987.25/6,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.76

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