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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.39, 9,381.22 and 5,477.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.39, 9,381.22 and 5,477.53 is: 8,209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.39 : 9,381.22 = 5,477.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.39/9,381.22 = 5,477.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.39x = 9,381.22 × 5,477.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.39x = 51,385,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,385,913.99/6,259.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.41

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