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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.28, 9,307.30 and 5,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.28, 9,307.30 and 5,497.20 is: 8,205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.28 : 9,307.30 = 5,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.28/9,307.30 = 5,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.28x = 9,307.30 × 5,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.28x = 51,164,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,164,089.56/6,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.58

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