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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,333.30, 9,499.95 and 5,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,333.30, 9,499.95 and 5,858.10 is: 8,787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,333.30 : 9,499.95 = 5,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,333.30/9,499.95 = 5,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,333.30x = 9,499.95 × 5,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,333.30x = 55,651,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,651,657.10/6,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,787.15

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