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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.52, 9,383.82 and 5,698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.52, 9,383.82 and 5,698.32 is: 8,583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.52 : 9,383.82 = 5,698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.52/9,383.82 = 5,698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.52x = 9,383.82 × 5,698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.52x = 53,472,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,472,009.18/6,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.65

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