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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.32, 9,399.62 and 5,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.32, 9,399.62 and 5,045.44 is: 7,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.32 : 9,399.62 = 5,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.32/9,399.62 = 5,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.32x = 9,399.62 × 5,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.32x = 47,425,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,425,218.73/6,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,571.90

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