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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.80, 9,281.70 and 5,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.80, 9,281.70 and 5,774.70 is: 8,662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.80 : 9,281.70 = 5,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.80/9,281.70 = 5,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.80x = 9,281.70 × 5,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.80x = 53,599,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,599,032.99/6,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.05

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