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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.80, 9,382.20 and 5,102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.80, 9,382.20 and 5,102.80 is: 7,654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.80 : 9,382.20 = 5,102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.80/9,382.20 = 5,102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.80x = 9,382.20 × 5,102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.80x = 47,875,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,875,490.16/6,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,654.20

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