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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.52, 9,320.42 and 5,053.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.52, 9,320.42 and 5,053.13 is: 7,584.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.52 : 9,320.42 = 5,053.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.52/9,320.42 = 5,053.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.52x = 9,320.42 × 5,053.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.52x = 47,097,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097,293.91/6,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,584.69

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