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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.32, 9,331.54 and 5,808.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.32, 9,331.54 and 5,808.46 is: 8,716.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.32 : 9,331.54 = 5,808.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.32/9,331.54 = 5,808.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.32x = 9,331.54 × 5,808.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.32x = 54,201,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,876.83/6,218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.48

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