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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.72, 9,395.40 and 5,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.72, 9,395.40 and 5,224.52 is: 7,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.72 : 9,395.40 = 5,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.72/9,395.40 = 5,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.72x = 9,395.40 × 5,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.72x = 49,086,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,086,455.21/6,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.88

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