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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.18, 9,377.98 and 5,475.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.18, 9,377.98 and 5,475.33 is: 8,206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.18 : 9,377.98 = 5,475.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.18/9,377.98 = 5,475.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.18x = 9,377.98 × 5,475.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.18x = 51,347,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,347,521.55/6,257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.17

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