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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.66, 9,262.60 and 5,563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.66, 9,262.60 and 5,563.28 is: 8,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.66 : 9,262.60 = 5,563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.66/9,262.60 = 5,563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.66x = 9,262.60 × 5,563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.66x = 51,530,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,530,437.33/6,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.12

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