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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.39, 9,318.71 and 5,052.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.39, 9,318.71 and 5,052.03 is: 7,583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.39 : 9,318.71 = 5,052.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.39/9,318.71 = 5,052.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.39x = 9,318.71 × 5,052.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.39x = 47,078,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078,402.48/6,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,583.03

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