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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.08, 9,402.18 and 5,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.08, 9,402.18 and 5,047.20 is: 7,574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.08 : 9,402.18 = 5,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.08/9,402.18 = 5,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.08x = 9,402.18 × 5,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.08x = 47,454,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,454,682.90/6,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.47

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