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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.72, 9,263.28 and 5,856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.72, 9,263.28 and 5,856.96 is: 8,795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.72 : 9,263.28 = 5,856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.72/9,263.28 = 5,856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.72x = 9,263.28 × 5,856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.72x = 54,254,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,660.43/6,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.12

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