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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.83, 9,396.41 and 5,025.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.83, 9,396.41 and 5,025.71 is: 7,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.83 : 9,396.41 = 5,025.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.83/9,396.41 = 5,025.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.83x = 9,396.41 × 5,025.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.83x = 47,223,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223,630.06/6,249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.99

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