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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.30, 8,563.22 and 5,499.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.30, 8,563.22 and 5,499.87 is: 7,587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.30 : 8,563.22 = 5,499.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.30/8,563.22 = 5,499.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.30x = 8,563.22 × 5,499.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.30x = 47,096,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,096,553.97/6,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,587.28

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