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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,853.38, 9,462.39 and 5,257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,853.38, 9,462.39 and 5,257.26 is: 7,258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,853.38 : 9,462.39 = 5,257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,853.38/9,462.39 = 5,257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,853.38x = 9,462.39 × 5,257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,853.38x = 49,746,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,746,244.45/6,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,258.64

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