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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.95, 9,279.99 and 5,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.95, 9,279.99 and 5,773.86 is: 8,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.95 : 9,279.99 = 5,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.95/9,279.99 = 5,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.95x = 9,279.99 × 5,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.95x = 53,581,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581,363.06/6,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,664.59

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