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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.55, 9,401.39 and 5,046.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.55, 9,401.39 and 5,046.67 is: 7,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.55 : 9,401.39 = 5,046.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.55/9,401.39 = 5,046.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.55x = 9,401.39 × 5,046.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.55x = 47,445,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,445,712.87/6,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,573.68

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