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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.38, 9,305.39 and 5,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.38, 9,305.39 and 5,666.30 is: 8,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.38 : 9,305.39 = 5,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.38/9,305.39 = 5,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.38x = 9,305.39 × 5,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.38x = 52,727,099.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,727,099.00/6,207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.27

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