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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.91, 8,357.29 and 5,554.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.91, 8,357.29 and 5,554.43 is: 7,656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.91 : 8,357.29 = 5,554.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.91/8,357.29 = 5,554.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.91x = 8,357.29 × 5,554.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.91x = 46,419,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419,954.52/6,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.38

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