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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.33, 8,945.48 and 6,254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.33, 8,945.48 and 6,254.43 is: 8,578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.33 : 8,945.48 = 6,254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.33/8,945.48 = 6,254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.33x = 8,945.48 × 6,254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.33x = 55,948,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,948,860.57/6,522.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,578.04

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