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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.39, 9,444.83 and 5,985.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.39, 9,444.83 and 5,985.15 is: 8,976.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.39 : 9,444.83 = 5,985.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.39/9,444.83 = 5,985.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.39x = 9,444.83 × 5,985.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.39x = 56,528,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,528,694.35/6,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.53

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