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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.80, 9,413.70 and 5,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.80, 9,413.70 and 5,738.20 is: 8,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.80 : 9,413.70 = 5,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.80/9,413.70 = 5,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.80x = 9,413.70 × 5,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.80x = 54,017,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,017,693.34/6,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.30

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