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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.54, 9,316.59 and 5,503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.54, 9,316.59 and 5,503.44 is: 8,214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.54 : 9,316.59 = 5,503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.54/9,316.59 = 5,503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.54x = 9,316.59 × 5,503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.54x = 51,273,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,273,294.07/6,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.85

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