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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.97, 9,359.11 and 5,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.97, 9,359.11 and 5,499.58 is: 8,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.97 : 9,359.11 = 5,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.97/9,359.11 = 5,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.97x = 9,359.11 × 5,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.97x = 51,471,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471,174.17/6,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,201.31

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