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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.82, 9,478.44 and 5,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.82, 9,478.44 and 5,224.10 is: 7,843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.82 : 9,478.44 = 5,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.82/9,478.44 = 5,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.82x = 9,478.44 × 5,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.82x = 49,516,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,516,318.40/6,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.77

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