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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.62, 9,367.80 and 5,588.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.62, 9,367.80 and 5,588.65 is: 8,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.62 : 9,367.80 = 5,588.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.62/9,367.80 = 5,588.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.62x = 9,367.80 × 5,588.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.62x = 52,353,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353,355.47/6,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.71

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