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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.59, 9,402.12 and 5,037.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.59, 9,402.12 and 5,037.29 is: 7,545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.59 : 9,402.12 = 5,037.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.59/9,402.12 = 5,037.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.59x = 9,402.12 × 5,037.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.59x = 47,361,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361,205.05/6,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.69

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