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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.55, 9,399.89 and 5,045.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.55, 9,399.89 and 5,045.67 is: 7,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.55 : 9,399.89 = 5,045.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.55/9,399.89 = 5,045.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.55x = 9,399.89 × 5,045.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.55x = 47,428,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428,717.75/6,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.18

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