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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.07, 9,394.84 and 5,554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.07, 9,394.84 and 5,554.87 is: 8,341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.07 : 9,394.84 = 5,554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.07/9,394.84 = 5,554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.07x = 9,394.84 × 5,554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.07x = 52,187,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,187,113.95/6,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.83

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