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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.74, 9,377.32 and 5,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.74, 9,377.32 and 5,363.50 is: 8,037.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.74 : 9,377.32 = 5,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.74/9,377.32 = 5,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.74x = 9,377.32 × 5,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.74x = 50,295,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,295,255.82/6,257.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,037.29

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