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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.62, 9,317.46 and 5,900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.62, 9,317.46 and 5,900.18 is: 8,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.62 : 9,317.46 = 5,900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.62/9,317.46 = 5,900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.62x = 9,317.46 × 5,900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.62x = 54,974,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974,691.14/6,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,850.30

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