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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.65, 9,414.96 and 5,861.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.65, 9,414.96 and 5,861.46 is: 8,792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.65 : 9,414.96 = 5,861.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.65/9,414.96 = 5,861.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.65x = 9,414.96 × 5,861.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.65x = 55,185,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,185,411.44/6,276.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.18

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