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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.16, 8,565.06 and 5,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.16, 8,565.06 and 5,441.08 is: 7,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.16 : 8,565.06 = 5,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.16/8,565.06 = 5,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.16x = 8,565.06 × 5,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.16x = 46,603,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603,176.66/6,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,486.26

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