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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.28, 9,411.48 and 5,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.28, 9,411.48 and 5,354.16 is: 8,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.28 : 9,411.48 = 5,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.28/9,411.48 = 5,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.28x = 9,411.48 × 5,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.28x = 50,390,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,390,569.76/6,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.69

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