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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.40, 9,362.40 and 5,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.40, 9,362.40 and 5,563.20 is: 8,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.40 : 9,362.40 = 5,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.40/9,362.40 = 5,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.40x = 9,362.40 × 5,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.40x = 52,084,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,084,903.68/6,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.72

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