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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.46, 9,396.99 and 5,166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.46, 9,396.99 and 5,166.79 is: 7,750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.46 : 9,396.99 = 5,166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.46/9,396.99 = 5,166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.46x = 9,396.99 × 5,166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.46x = 48,552,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,552,273.96/6,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,750.43

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