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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.87, 9,363.94 and 5,082.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.87, 9,363.94 and 5,082.18 is: 7,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.87 : 9,363.94 = 5,082.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.87/9,363.94 = 5,082.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.87x = 9,363.94 × 5,082.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.87x = 47,589,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,589,180.77/6,250.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,613.21

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