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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.39, 9,396.60 and 5,025.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.39, 9,396.60 and 5,025.72 is: 7,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.39 : 9,396.60 = 5,025.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.39/9,396.60 = 5,025.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.39x = 9,396.60 × 5,025.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.39x = 47,224,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,680.55/6,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.59

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