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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,375.29, 9,562.95 and 5,554.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,375.29, 9,562.95 and 5,554.17 is: 8,331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,375.29 : 9,562.95 = 5,554.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,375.29/9,562.95 = 5,554.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,375.29x = 9,562.95 × 5,554.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,375.29x = 53,114,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,114,250.00/6,375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.27

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