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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.28, 9,375.35 and 6,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.28, 9,375.35 and 6,008.97 is: 8,951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.28 : 9,375.35 = 6,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.28/9,375.35 = 6,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.28x = 9,375.35 × 6,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.28x = 56,336,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,336,166.84/6,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,951.80

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