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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.65, 9,285.98 and 6,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.65, 9,285.98 and 6,055.16 is: 9,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.65 : 9,285.98 = 6,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.65/9,285.98 = 6,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.65x = 9,285.98 × 6,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.65x = 56,228,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228,017.95/6,224.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.12

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