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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.06, 8,553.53 and 4,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.06, 8,553.53 and 4,045.27 is: 5,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.06 : 8,553.53 = 4,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.06/8,553.53 = 4,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.06x = 8,553.53 × 4,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.06x = 34,601,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,601,338.30/6,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.31

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