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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.59, 9,307.94 and 5,534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.59, 9,307.94 and 5,534.62 is: 8,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.59 : 9,307.94 = 5,534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.59/9,307.94 = 5,534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.59x = 9,307.94 × 5,534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.59x = 51,515,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,515,910.88/6,212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.18

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