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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.21, 9,371.43 and 5,989.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.21, 9,371.43 and 5,989.32 is: 8,994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.21 : 9,371.43 = 5,989.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.21/9,371.43 = 5,989.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.21x = 9,371.43 × 5,989.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.21x = 56,128,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,128,493.13/6,240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.65

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