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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.84, 8,292.58 and 5,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.84, 8,292.58 and 5,525.96 is: 7,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.84 : 8,292.58 = 5,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.84/8,292.58 = 5,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.84x = 8,292.58 × 5,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.84x = 45,824,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,824,465.38/6,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,624.91

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