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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.70, 9,368.55 and 5,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.70, 9,368.55 and 5,957.70 is: 8,936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.70 : 9,368.55 = 5,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.70/9,368.55 = 5,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.70x = 9,368.55 × 5,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.70x = 55,815,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,815,010.34/6,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.55

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