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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.62, 8,589.51 and 5,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.62, 8,589.51 and 5,533.60 is: 7,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.62 : 8,589.51 = 5,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.62/8,589.51 = 5,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.62x = 8,589.51 × 5,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.62x = 47,530,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530,907.17/6,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.68

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