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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.55, 8,556.66 and 5,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.55, 8,556.66 and 5,495.12 is: 7,580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.55 : 8,556.66 = 5,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.55/8,556.66 = 5,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.55x = 8,556.66 × 5,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.55x = 47,019,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,019,873.50/6,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.73

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