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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.64, 9,437.88 and 5,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.64, 9,437.88 and 5,497.04 is: 8,268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.64 : 9,437.88 = 5,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.64/9,437.88 = 5,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.64x = 9,437.88 × 5,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.64x = 51,880,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880,403.88/6,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.27

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