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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.72, 9,359.83 and 5,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.72, 9,359.83 and 5,366.98 is: 8,033.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.72 : 9,359.83 = 5,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.72/9,359.83 = 5,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.72x = 9,359.83 × 5,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.72x = 50,234,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,234,020.41/6,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.95

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