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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.22, 9,369.36 and 5,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.22, 9,369.36 and 5,802.72 is: 8,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.22 : 9,369.36 = 5,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.22/9,369.36 = 5,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.22x = 9,369.36 × 5,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.22x = 54,367,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,367,772.66/6,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,747.52

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