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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.33, 9,399.72 and 5,558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.33, 9,399.72 and 5,558.12 is: 8,346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.33 : 9,399.72 = 5,558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.33/9,399.72 = 5,558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.33x = 9,399.72 × 5,558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.33x = 52,244,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,244,771.73/6,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.70

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