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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.91, 9,396.11 and 5,555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.91, 9,396.11 and 5,555.72 is: 8,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.91 : 9,396.11 = 5,555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.91/9,396.11 = 5,555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.91x = 9,396.11 × 5,555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.91x = 52,202,193.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,202,193.63/6,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.12

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