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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,615.04, 9,906.15 and 5,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,615.04, 9,906.15 and 5,524.24 is: 8,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,615.04 : 9,906.15 = 5,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,615.04/9,906.15 = 5,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,615.04x = 9,906.15 × 5,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,615.04x = 54,723,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723,950.08/6,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.66

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