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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.54, 9,286.09 and 5,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.54, 9,286.09 and 5,969.26 is: 8,962.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.54 : 9,286.09 = 5,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.54/9,286.09 = 5,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.54x = 9,286.09 × 5,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.54x = 55,431,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431,076.68/6,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,962.85

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