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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.59, 9,306.44 and 5,533.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.59, 9,306.44 and 5,533.62 is: 8,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.59 : 9,306.44 = 5,533.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.59/9,306.44 = 5,533.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.59x = 9,306.44 × 5,533.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.59x = 51,498,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498,255.98/6,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.68

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