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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.67, 9,390.74 and 5,805.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.67, 9,390.74 and 5,805.37 is: 8,699.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.67 : 9,390.74 = 5,805.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.67/9,390.74 = 5,805.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.67x = 9,390.74 × 5,805.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.67x = 54,516,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,516,702.99/6,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.47

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