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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.01, 9,486.03 and 5,487.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.01, 9,486.03 and 5,487.09 is: 8,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.01 : 9,486.03 = 5,487.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.01/9,486.03 = 5,487.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.01x = 9,486.03 × 5,487.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.01x = 52,050,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,050,700.35/6,299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.31

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