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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.17, 9,263.72 and 5,830.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.17, 9,263.72 and 5,830.33 is: 8,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.17 : 9,263.72 = 5,830.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.17/9,263.72 = 5,830.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.17x = 9,263.72 × 5,830.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.17x = 54,010,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,010,520.62/6,190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.21

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