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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.41, 9,357.39 and 5,583.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.41, 9,357.39 and 5,583.42 is: 8,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.41 : 9,357.39 = 5,583.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.41/9,357.39 = 5,583.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.41x = 9,357.39 × 5,583.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.41x = 52,246,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246,238.47/6,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,358.85

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