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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.97, 8,572.91 and 5,359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.97, 8,572.91 and 5,359.23 is: 7,356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.97 : 8,572.91 = 5,359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.97/8,572.91 = 5,359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.97x = 8,572.91 × 5,359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.97x = 45,944,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,944,169.66/6,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.99

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