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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.10, 9,287.55 and 5,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.10, 9,287.55 and 5,687.70 is: 8,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.10 : 9,287.55 = 5,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.10/9,287.55 = 5,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.10x = 9,287.55 × 5,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.10x = 52,824,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,824,798.14/6,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.75

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