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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.73, 9,385.10 and 5,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.73, 9,385.10 and 5,085.32 is: 7,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.73 : 9,385.10 = 5,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.73/9,385.10 = 5,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.73x = 9,385.10 × 5,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.73x = 47,726,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,236.73/6,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.98

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