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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.07, 9,388.73 and 5,038.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.07, 9,388.73 and 5,038.19 is: 7,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.07 : 9,388.73 = 5,038.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.07/9,388.73 = 5,038.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.07x = 9,388.73 × 5,038.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.07x = 47,302,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,302,171.25/6,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,561.01

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