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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.65, 9,308.33 and 5,323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.65, 9,308.33 and 5,323.11 is: 7,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.65 : 9,308.33 = 5,323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.65/9,308.33 = 5,323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.65x = 9,308.33 × 5,323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.65x = 49,549,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,549,264.51/6,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.49

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