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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.49, 9,325.51 and 5,295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.49, 9,325.51 and 5,295.23 is: 7,934.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.49 : 9,325.51 = 5,295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.49/9,325.51 = 5,295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.49x = 9,325.51 × 5,295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.49x = 49,380,647.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,380,647.21/6,223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.57

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