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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,504.64, 9,742.37 and 5,039.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,504.64, 9,742.37 and 5,039.35 is: 7,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,504.64 : 9,742.37 = 5,039.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,504.64/9,742.37 = 5,039.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,504.64x = 9,742.37 × 5,039.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,504.64x = 49,095,162.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,095,162.71/6,504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,547.72

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