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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.34, 9,420.59 and 5,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.34, 9,420.59 and 5,059.46 is: 7,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.34 : 9,420.59 = 5,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.34/9,420.59 = 5,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.34x = 9,420.59 × 5,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.34x = 47,663,081.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,663,081.55/6,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,592.87

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