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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.32, 9,402.12 and 5,764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.32, 9,402.12 and 5,764.80 is: 8,651.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.32 : 9,402.12 = 5,764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.32/9,402.12 = 5,764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.32x = 9,402.12 × 5,764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.32x = 54,201,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,341.38/6,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.01

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