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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.01, 9,356.42 and 5,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.01, 9,356.42 and 5,983.70 is: 8,932.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.01 : 9,356.42 = 5,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.01/9,356.42 = 5,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.01x = 9,356.42 × 5,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.01x = 55,985,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,985,978.53/6,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.03

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