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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.15, 9,396.44 and 5,555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.15, 9,396.44 and 5,555.93 is: 8,343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.15 : 9,396.44 = 5,555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.15/9,396.44 = 5,555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.15x = 9,396.44 × 5,555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.15x = 52,205,935.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,935.11/6,257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.41

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