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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.70, 9,419.55 and 5,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.70, 9,419.55 and 5,511.70 is: 8,267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.70 : 9,419.55 = 5,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.70/9,419.55 = 5,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.70x = 9,419.55 × 5,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.70x = 51,917,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,917,733.74/6,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.55

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