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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.44, 9,381.80 and 5,765.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.44, 9,381.80 and 5,765.96 is: 8,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.44 : 9,381.80 = 5,765.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.44/9,381.80 = 5,765.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.44x = 9,381.80 × 5,765.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.44x = 54,095,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095,083.53/6,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.41

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