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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.97, 9,338.30 and 5,793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.97, 9,338.30 and 5,793.46 is: 8,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.97 : 9,338.30 = 5,793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.97/9,338.30 = 5,793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.97x = 9,338.30 × 5,793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.97x = 54,101,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,101,069.52/6,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.91

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