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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.66, 9,370.75 and 5,913.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.66, 9,370.75 and 5,913.79 is: 8,833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.66 : 9,370.75 = 5,913.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.66/9,370.75 = 5,913.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.66x = 9,370.75 × 5,913.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.66x = 55,416,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416,647.64/6,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833.22

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