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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.92, 9,313.45 and 5,615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.92, 9,313.45 and 5,615.84 is: 8,384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.92 : 9,313.45 = 5,615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.92/9,313.45 = 5,615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.92x = 9,313.45 × 5,615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.92x = 52,302,845.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302,845.05/6,237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.66

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