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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.74, 9,184.38 and 5,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.74, 9,184.38 and 5,942.48 is: 8,925.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.74 : 9,184.38 = 5,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.74/9,184.38 = 5,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.74x = 9,184.38 × 5,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.74x = 54,577,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,577,994.46/6,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,925.64

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