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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.70, 9,283.73 and 5,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.70, 9,283.73 and 5,994.30 is: 8,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.70 : 9,283.73 = 5,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.70/9,283.73 = 5,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.70x = 9,283.73 × 5,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.70x = 55,649,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,649,432.77/6,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.10

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