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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.64, 9,400.02 and 5,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.64, 9,400.02 and 5,045.76 is: 7,572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.64 : 9,400.02 = 5,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.64/9,400.02 = 5,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.64x = 9,400.02 × 5,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.64x = 47,430,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,430,225.99/6,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,572.31

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