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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.26, 9,393.60 and 5,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.26, 9,393.60 and 5,036.06 is: 7,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.26 : 9,393.60 = 5,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.26/9,393.60 = 5,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.26x = 9,393.60 × 5,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.26x = 47,306,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306,733.22/6,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,548.23

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