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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.28, 9,389.16 and 5,551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.28, 9,389.16 and 5,551.07 is: 8,336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.28 : 9,389.16 = 5,551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.28/9,389.16 = 5,551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.28x = 9,389.16 × 5,551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.28x = 52,119,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,119,837.46/6,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.14

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