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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.30, 9,369.45 and 5,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.30, 9,369.45 and 5,094.30 is: 7,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.30 : 9,369.45 = 5,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.30/9,369.45 = 5,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.30x = 9,369.45 × 5,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.30x = 47,730,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,730,789.14/6,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.45

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