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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.97, 9,310.84 and 6,028.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.97, 9,310.84 and 6,028.56 is: 8,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.97 : 9,310.84 = 6,028.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.97/9,310.84 = 6,028.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.97x = 9,310.84 × 6,028.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.97x = 56,130,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130,957.59/6,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.39

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