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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.56, 9,325.98 and 5,426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.56, 9,325.98 and 5,426.36 is: 8,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.56 : 9,325.98 = 5,426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.56/9,325.98 = 5,426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.56x = 9,325.98 × 5,426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.56x = 50,606,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,606,124.83/6,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.73

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