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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.23, 9,467.92 and 5,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.23, 9,467.92 and 5,292.43 is: 7,916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.23 : 9,467.92 = 5,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.23/9,467.92 = 5,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.23x = 9,467.92 × 5,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.23x = 50,108,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,108,303.85/6,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,916.97

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