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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,196.32, 9,298.53 and 5,786.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,196.32, 9,298.53 and 5,786.33 is: 8,683.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,196.32 : 9,298.53 = 5,786.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,196.32/9,298.53 = 5,786.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,196.32x = 9,298.53 × 5,786.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,196.32x = 53,804,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,804,316.60/6,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.27

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