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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.76, 9,334.45 and 5,040.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.76, 9,334.45 and 5,040.69 is: 7,550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.76 : 9,334.45 = 5,040.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.76/9,334.45 = 5,040.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.76x = 9,334.45 × 5,040.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.76x = 47,052,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052,068.77/6,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.37

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