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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.40, 9,358.20 and 5,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.40, 9,358.20 and 5,002.20 is: 7,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.40 : 9,358.20 = 5,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.40/9,358.20 = 5,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.40x = 9,358.20 × 5,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.40x = 46,811,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811,588.04/6,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,509.80

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