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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.76, 9,332.96 and 5,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.76, 9,332.96 and 5,039.69 is: 7,548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.76 : 9,332.96 = 5,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.76/9,332.96 = 5,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.76x = 9,332.96 × 5,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.76x = 47,035,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,035,153.32/6,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.87

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