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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.08, 9,254.34 and 5,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.08, 9,254.34 and 5,688.12 is: 8,532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.08 : 9,254.34 = 5,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.08/9,254.34 = 5,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.08x = 9,254.34 × 5,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.08x = 52,639,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,639,796.44/6,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.84

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