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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.52, 9,467.22 and 5,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.52, 9,467.22 and 5,009.24 is: 7,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.52 : 9,467.22 = 5,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.52/9,467.22 = 5,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.52x = 9,467.22 × 5,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.52x = 47,423,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,577.11/6,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.74

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