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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.62, 9,373.80 and 5,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.62, 9,373.80 and 5,592.66 is: 8,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.62 : 9,373.80 = 5,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.62/9,373.80 = 5,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.62x = 9,373.80 × 5,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.62x = 52,424,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424,476.31/6,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,381.72

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