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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.87, 9,401.85 and 5,046.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.87, 9,401.85 and 5,046.99 is: 7,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.87 : 9,401.85 = 5,046.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.87/9,401.85 = 5,046.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.87x = 9,401.85 × 5,046.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.87x = 47,451,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,451,042.93/6,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.15

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