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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.66, 9,395.48 and 5,024.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.66, 9,395.48 and 5,024.97 is: 7,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.66 : 9,395.48 = 5,024.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.66/9,395.48 = 5,024.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.66x = 9,395.48 × 5,024.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.66x = 47,212,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212,017.70/6,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,537.45

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