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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.47, 9,355.38 and 5,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.47, 9,355.38 and 5,497.08 is: 8,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.47 : 9,355.38 = 5,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.47/9,355.38 = 5,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.47x = 9,355.38 × 5,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.47x = 51,427,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,427,272.29/6,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.59

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