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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.42, 9,481.02 and 5,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.42, 9,481.02 and 5,099.72 is: 7,653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.42 : 9,481.02 = 5,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.42/9,481.02 = 5,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.42x = 9,481.02 × 5,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.42x = 48,350,547.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,350,547.31/6,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,653.53

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