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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.19, 9,381.99 and 5,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.19, 9,381.99 and 5,093.46 is: 7,626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.19 : 9,381.99 = 5,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.19/9,381.99 = 5,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.19x = 9,381.99 × 5,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.19x = 47,786,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,786,790.79/6,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,626.13

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