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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.07, 9,285.71 and 5,688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.07, 9,285.71 and 5,688.56 is: 8,543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.07 : 9,285.71 = 5,688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.07/9,285.71 = 5,688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.07x = 9,285.71 × 5,688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.07x = 52,822,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,822,313.25/6,183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.06

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