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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.74, 9,421.39 and 5,969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.74, 9,421.39 and 5,969.48 is: 8,953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.74 : 9,421.39 = 5,969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.74/9,421.39 = 5,969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.74x = 9,421.39 × 5,969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.74x = 56,240,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,240,769.33/6,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,953.06

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