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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.72, 9,358.34 and 5,365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.72, 9,358.34 and 5,365.98 is: 8,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.72 : 9,358.34 = 5,365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.72/9,358.34 = 5,365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.72x = 9,358.34 × 5,365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.72x = 50,216,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,216,638.44/6,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.46

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