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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.59, 9,379.62 and 5,022.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.59, 9,379.62 and 5,022.29 is: 7,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.59 : 9,379.62 = 5,022.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.59/9,379.62 = 5,022.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.59x = 9,379.62 × 5,022.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.59x = 47,107,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,107,124.83/6,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.19

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