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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.14, 9,407.36 and 5,040.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.14, 9,407.36 and 5,040.84 is: 7,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.14 : 9,407.36 = 5,040.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.14/9,407.36 = 5,040.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.14x = 9,407.36 × 5,040.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.14x = 47,420,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420,996.58/6,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.95

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