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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.76, 9,306.30 and 5,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.76, 9,306.30 and 5,533.72 is: 8,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.76 : 9,306.30 = 5,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.76/9,306.30 = 5,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.76x = 9,306.30 × 5,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.76x = 51,498,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498,458.44/6,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.82

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