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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.08, 9,403.68 and 5,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.08, 9,403.68 and 5,048.20 is: 7,575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.08 : 9,403.68 = 5,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.08/9,403.68 = 5,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.08x = 9,403.68 × 5,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.08x = 47,471,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,471,657.38/6,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,575.97

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