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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.08, 9,398.88 and 5,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.08, 9,398.88 and 5,036.04 is: 7,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.08 : 9,398.88 = 5,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.08/9,398.88 = 5,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.08x = 9,398.88 × 5,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.08x = 47,333,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,333,135.64/6,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.24

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