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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.20, 9,388.80 and 5,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.20, 9,388.80 and 5,235.20 is: 7,852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.20 : 9,388.80 = 5,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.20/9,388.80 = 5,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.20x = 9,388.80 × 5,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.20x = 49,152,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,152,245.76/6,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.80

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