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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.63, 9,314.46 and 5,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.63, 9,314.46 and 5,898.18 is: 8,847.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.63 : 9,314.46 = 5,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.63/9,314.46 = 5,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.63x = 9,314.46 × 5,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.63x = 54,938,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,938,361.68/6,209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.29

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