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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.53, 9,326.31 and 5,119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.53, 9,326.31 and 5,119.59 is: 7,679.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.53 : 9,326.31 = 5,119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.53/9,326.31 = 5,119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.53x = 9,326.31 × 5,119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.53x = 47,746,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,746,937.59/6,217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.40

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