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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.44, 9,292.58 and 5,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.44, 9,292.58 and 5,675.44 is: 8,468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.44 : 9,292.58 = 5,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.44/9,292.58 = 5,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.44x = 9,292.58 × 5,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.44x = 52,739,480.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739,480.24/6,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,468.89

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