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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.93, 9,249.32 and 5,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.93, 9,249.32 and 5,308.88 is: 7,925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.93 : 9,249.32 = 5,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.93/9,249.32 = 5,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.93x = 9,249.32 × 5,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.93x = 49,103,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103,496.99/6,195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.13

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