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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.08, 9,391.92 and 5,163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.08, 9,391.92 and 5,163.44 is: 7,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.08 : 9,391.92 = 5,163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.08/9,391.92 = 5,163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.08x = 9,391.92 × 5,163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.08x = 48,494,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,494,615.40/6,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.41

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