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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.46, 9,399.99 and 5,168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.46, 9,399.99 and 5,168.79 is: 7,753.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.46 : 9,399.99 = 5,168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.46/9,399.99 = 5,168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.46x = 9,399.99 × 5,168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.46x = 48,586,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,586,574.31/6,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,753.43

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