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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.85, 9,326.18 and 5,459.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.85, 9,326.18 and 5,459.62 is: 8,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.85 : 9,326.18 = 5,459.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.85/9,326.18 = 5,459.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.85x = 9,326.18 × 5,459.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.85x = 50,917,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,917,398.85/6,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.59

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