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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.40, 9,358.06 and 5,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.40, 9,358.06 and 5,364.44 is: 8,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.40 : 9,358.06 = 5,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.40/9,358.06 = 5,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.40x = 9,358.06 × 5,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.40x = 50,200,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,200,751.39/6,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,054.80

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