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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.46, 9,385.77 and 5,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.46, 9,385.77 and 5,515.24 is: 8,265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.46 : 9,385.77 = 5,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.46/9,385.77 = 5,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.46x = 9,385.77 × 5,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.46x = 51,764,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,764,788.95/6,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.88

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