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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.14, 9,414.42 and 5,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.14, 9,414.42 and 5,964.90 is: 8,946.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.14 : 9,414.42 = 5,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.14/9,414.42 = 5,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.14x = 9,414.42 × 5,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.14x = 56,156,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156,073.86/6,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,946.12

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