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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.73, 9,312.59 and 6,014.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.73, 9,312.59 and 6,014.71 is: 8,986.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.73 : 9,312.59 = 6,014.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.73/9,312.59 = 6,014.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.73x = 9,312.59 × 6,014.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.73x = 56,012,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,012,528.20/6,232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,986.84

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