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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.52, 9,358.74 and 5,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.52, 9,358.74 and 5,262.32 is: 7,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.52 : 9,358.74 = 5,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.52/9,358.74 = 5,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.52x = 9,358.74 × 5,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.52x = 49,248,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248,684.68/6,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,898.09

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