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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,798.24, 9,385.92 and 5,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,798.24, 9,385.92 and 5,303.52 is: 7,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,798.24 : 9,385.92 = 5,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,798.24/9,385.92 = 5,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,798.24x = 9,385.92 × 5,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,798.24x = 49,778,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,778,414.44/6,798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.25

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