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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.25, 9,476.12 and 5,002.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.25, 9,476.12 and 5,002.11 is: 7,491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.25 : 9,476.12 = 5,002.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.25/9,476.12 = 5,002.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.25x = 9,476.12 × 5,002.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.25x = 47,400,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,400,607.12/6,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,491.51

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