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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,802.65, 9,397.23 and 5,250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,802.65, 9,397.23 and 5,250.69 is: 7,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,802.65 : 9,397.23 = 5,250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,802.65/9,397.23 = 5,250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,802.65x = 9,397.23 × 5,250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,802.65x = 49,341,941.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,341,941.59/6,802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.34

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