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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253, 8,593.05 and 5,963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253, 8,593.05 and 5,963.90 is: 8,195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253 : 8,593.05 = 5,963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253/8,593.05 = 5,963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253x = 8,593.05 × 5,963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253x = 51,248,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,248,090.90/6,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.76

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