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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.53, 9,285.28 and 5,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.53, 9,285.28 and 5,482.44 is: 8,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.53 : 9,285.28 = 5,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.53/9,285.28 = 5,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.53x = 9,285.28 × 5,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.53x = 50,905,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,905,990.48/6,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.55

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