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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.20, 9,366.92 and 5,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.20, 9,366.92 and 5,986.32 is: 8,990.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.20 : 9,366.92 = 5,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.20/9,366.92 = 5,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.20x = 9,366.92 × 5,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.20x = 56,073,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,073,350.60/6,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.16

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