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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.96, 9,402.68 and 5,037.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.96, 9,402.68 and 5,037.66 is: 7,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.96 : 9,402.68 = 5,037.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.96/9,402.68 = 5,037.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.96x = 9,402.68 × 5,037.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.96x = 47,367,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,367,517.52/6,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546.25

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