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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.08, 9,214.37 and 5,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.08, 9,214.37 and 5,283.28 is: 7,890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.08 : 9,214.37 = 5,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.08/9,214.37 = 5,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.08x = 9,214.37 × 5,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.08x = 48,682,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,682,096.73/6,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.03

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