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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.08, 9,426.68 and 5,046.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.08, 9,426.68 and 5,046.06 is: 7,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.08 : 9,426.68 = 5,046.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.08/9,426.68 = 5,046.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.08x = 9,426.68 × 5,046.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.08x = 47,567,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,567,621.92/6,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.45

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