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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.22, 8,607.21 and 5,295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.22, 8,607.21 and 5,295.96 is: 7,316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.22 : 8,607.21 = 5,295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.22/8,607.21 = 5,295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.22x = 8,607.21 × 5,295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.22x = 45,583,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,583,425.59/6,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,316.51

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