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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.44, 9,348.78 and 5,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.44, 9,348.78 and 5,825.04 is: 8,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.44 : 9,348.78 = 5,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.44/9,348.78 = 5,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.44x = 9,348.78 × 5,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.44x = 54,457,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,457,017.45/6,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.81

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