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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.72, 9,427.43 and 5,830.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.72, 9,427.43 and 5,830.92 is: 8,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.72 : 9,427.43 = 5,830.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.72/9,427.43 = 5,830.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.72x = 9,427.43 × 5,830.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.72x = 54,970,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,970,590.14/6,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.06

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