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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.18, 9,353.61 and 5,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.18, 9,353.61 and 5,125.68 is: 7,689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.18 : 9,353.61 = 5,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.18/9,353.61 = 5,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.18x = 9,353.61 × 5,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.18x = 47,943,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943,611.70/6,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,689.21

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