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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.67, 9,408.43 and 5,859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.67, 9,408.43 and 5,859.19 is: 8,740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.67 : 9,408.43 = 5,859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.67/9,408.43 = 5,859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.67x = 9,408.43 × 5,859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.67x = 55,125,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,125,778.97/6,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.87

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