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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.70, 9,365.55 and 5,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.70, 9,365.55 and 5,955.70 is: 8,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.70 : 9,365.55 = 5,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.70/9,365.55 = 5,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.70x = 9,365.55 × 5,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.70x = 55,778,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,778,406.14/6,243.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.55

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