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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.30, 9,401.01 and 5,046.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.30, 9,401.01 and 5,046.42 is: 7,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.30 : 9,401.01 = 5,046.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.30/9,401.01 = 5,046.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.30x = 9,401.01 × 5,046.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.30x = 47,441,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,441,372.65/6,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.30

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