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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252, 8,591.68 and 5,962.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252, 8,591.68 and 5,962.90 is: 8,194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252 : 8,591.68 = 5,962.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252/8,591.68 = 5,962.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252x = 8,591.68 × 5,962.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252x = 51,231,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,231,328.67/6,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.39

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