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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.62, 9,406.32 and 5,347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.62, 9,406.32 and 5,347.08 is: 8,027.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.62 : 9,406.32 = 5,347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.62/9,406.32 = 5,347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.62x = 9,406.32 × 5,347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.62x = 50,296,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,296,345.55/6,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.35

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