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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.37, 9,404.10 and 5,048.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.37, 9,404.10 and 5,048.49 is: 7,576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.37 : 9,404.10 = 5,048.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.37/9,404.10 = 5,048.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.37x = 9,404.10 × 5,048.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.37x = 47,476,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476,504.81/6,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,576.40

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