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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.40, 9,356.56 and 5,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.40, 9,356.56 and 5,363.44 is: 8,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.40 : 9,356.56 = 5,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.40/9,356.56 = 5,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.40x = 9,356.56 × 5,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.40x = 50,183,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,183,311.37/6,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,053.30

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