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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.41, 9,362.86 and 5,548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.41, 9,362.86 and 5,548.49 is: 8,328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.41 : 9,362.86 = 5,548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.41/9,362.86 = 5,548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.41x = 9,362.86 × 5,548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.41x = 51,949,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,949,707.34/6,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.73

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