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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.46, 9,453.48 and 5,908.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.46, 9,453.48 and 5,908.69 is: 8,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.46 : 9,453.48 = 5,908.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.46/9,453.48 = 5,908.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.46x = 9,453.48 × 5,908.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.46x = 55,857,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,857,682.74/6,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.62

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