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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.27, 9,354.41 and 5,792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.27, 9,354.41 and 5,792.84 is: 8,732.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.27 : 9,354.41 = 5,792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.27/9,354.41 = 5,792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.27x = 9,354.41 × 5,792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.27x = 54,188,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,188,600.42/6,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.67

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