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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.41, 9,370.37 and 5,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.41, 9,370.37 and 5,913.54 is: 8,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.41 : 9,370.37 = 5,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.41/9,370.37 = 5,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.41x = 9,370.37 × 5,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.41x = 55,412,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,412,072.59/6,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.85

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