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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.08, 9,384.96 and 5,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.08, 9,384.96 and 5,807.52 is: 8,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.08 : 9,384.96 = 5,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.08/9,384.96 = 5,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.08x = 9,384.96 × 5,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.08x = 54,503,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,503,342.90/6,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.07

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