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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.04, 8,633.92 and 5,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.04, 8,633.92 and 5,514.80 is: 7,607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.04 : 8,633.92 = 5,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.04/8,633.92 = 5,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.04x = 8,633.92 × 5,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.04x = 47,614,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,342.02/6,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,607.29

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