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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.65, 9,327.44 and 5,241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.65, 9,327.44 and 5,241.43 is: 7,866.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.65 : 9,327.44 = 5,241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.65/9,327.44 = 5,241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.65x = 9,327.44 × 5,241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.65x = 48,889,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,889,123.84/6,214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.75

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