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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.59, 9,405.93 and 5,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.59, 9,405.93 and 5,049.69 is: 7,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.59 : 9,405.93 = 5,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.59/9,405.93 = 5,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.59x = 9,405.93 × 5,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.59x = 47,497,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,497,030.66/6,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.20

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