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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.37, 9,402.60 and 5,047.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.37, 9,402.60 and 5,047.49 is: 7,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.37 : 9,402.60 = 5,047.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.37/9,402.60 = 5,047.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.37x = 9,402.60 × 5,047.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.37x = 47,459,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,459,529.47/6,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,574.90

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