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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.13, 9,362.79 and 5,465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.13, 9,362.79 and 5,465.34 is: 8,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.13 : 9,362.79 = 5,465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.13/9,362.79 = 5,465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.13x = 9,362.79 × 5,465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.13x = 51,170,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,170,830.70/6,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.10

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