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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.28, 9,388.98 and 5,160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.28, 9,388.98 and 5,160.92 is: 7,741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.28 : 9,388.98 = 5,160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.28/9,388.98 = 5,160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.28x = 9,388.98 × 5,160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.28x = 48,455,727.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,455,727.72/6,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.43

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