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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.45, 9,254.19 and 5,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.45, 9,254.19 and 5,710.23 is: 8,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.45 : 9,254.19 = 5,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.45/9,254.19 = 5,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.45x = 9,254.19 × 5,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.45x = 52,843,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,843,518.66/6,208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.55

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