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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.82, 9,311.28 and 5,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.82, 9,311.28 and 5,704.24 is: 8,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.82 : 9,311.28 = 5,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.82/9,311.28 = 5,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.82x = 9,311.28 × 5,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.82x = 53,113,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113,775.83/6,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.08

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