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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.62, 9,398.88 and 5,925.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.62, 9,398.88 and 5,925.42 is: 8,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.62 : 9,398.88 = 5,925.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.62/9,398.88 = 5,925.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.62x = 9,398.88 × 5,925.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.62x = 55,692,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,692,311.53/6,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,867.33

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