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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.16, 9,368.51 and 5,912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.16, 9,368.51 and 5,912.29 is: 8,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.16 : 9,368.51 = 5,912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.16/9,368.51 = 5,912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.16x = 9,368.51 × 5,912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.16x = 55,389,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,389,347.99/6,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.98

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