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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.02, 9,352.53 and 5,854.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.02, 9,352.53 and 5,854.86 is: 8,782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.02 : 9,352.53 = 5,854.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.02/9,352.53 = 5,854.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.02x = 9,352.53 × 5,854.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.02x = 54,757,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,757,753.80/6,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,782.29

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