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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.70, 8,556.33 and 5,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.70, 8,556.33 and 5,496.76 is: 7,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.70 : 8,556.33 = 5,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.70/8,556.33 = 5,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.70x = 8,556.33 × 5,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.70x = 47,032,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,032,092.49/6,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.08

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