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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.40, 9,314.10 and 5,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.40, 9,314.10 and 5,734.20 is: 8,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.40 : 9,314.10 = 5,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.40/9,314.10 = 5,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.40x = 9,314.10 × 5,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.40x = 53,408,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,408,912.22/6,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,601.30

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