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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.97, 9,375.30 and 5,377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.97, 9,375.30 and 5,377.23 is: 8,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.97 : 9,375.30 = 5,377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.97/9,375.30 = 5,377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.97x = 9,375.30 × 5,377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.97x = 50,413,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,413,144.42/6,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.41

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