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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.13, 9,307.70 and 5,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.13, 9,307.70 and 5,893.68 is: 8,840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.13 : 9,307.70 = 5,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.13/9,307.70 = 5,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.13x = 9,307.70 × 5,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.13x = 54,856,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856,575.87/6,205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.53

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