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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.43, 9,330.03 and 5,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.43, 9,330.03 and 5,462.24 is: 8,153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.43 : 9,330.03 = 5,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.43/9,330.03 = 5,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.43x = 9,330.03 × 5,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.43x = 50,962,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962,816.42/6,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.49

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