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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.07, 9,396.35 and 5,555.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.07, 9,396.35 and 5,555.87 is: 8,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.07 : 9,396.35 = 5,555.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.07/9,396.35 = 5,555.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.07x = 9,396.35 × 5,555.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.07x = 52,204,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,204,899.07/6,257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.35

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