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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.52, 9,429.81 and 5,831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.52, 9,429.81 and 5,831.52 is: 8,792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.52 : 9,429.81 = 5,831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.52/9,429.81 = 5,831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.52x = 9,429.81 × 5,831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.52x = 54,990,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,990,125.61/6,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.06

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