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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.40, 9,363.90 and 5,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.40, 9,363.90 and 5,564.20 is: 8,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.40 : 9,363.90 = 5,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.40/9,363.90 = 5,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.40x = 9,363.90 × 5,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.40x = 52,102,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,102,612.38/6,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.22

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