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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,735.55, 9,291.84 and 5,233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,735.55, 9,291.84 and 5,233.19 is: 7,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,735.55 : 9,291.84 = 5,233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,735.55/9,291.84 = 5,233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,735.55x = 9,291.84 × 5,233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,735.55x = 48,625,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,625,898.09/6,735.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,219.29

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