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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.42, 9,397.32 and 5,329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.42, 9,397.32 and 5,329.05 is: 7,991.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.42 : 9,397.32 = 5,329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.42/9,397.32 = 5,329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.42x = 9,397.32 × 5,329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.42x = 50,078,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,078,788.15/6,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.62

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