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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.36, 9,320.88 and 5,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.36, 9,320.88 and 5,566.08 is: 8,293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.36 : 9,320.88 = 5,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.36/9,320.88 = 5,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.36x = 9,320.88 × 5,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.36x = 51,880,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,880,763.75/6,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.81

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