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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.08, 9,267.03 and 5,718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.08, 9,267.03 and 5,718.84 is: 8,524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.08 : 9,267.03 = 5,718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.08/9,267.03 = 5,718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.08x = 9,267.03 × 5,718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.08x = 52,996,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,996,661.85/6,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.37

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