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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.73, 9,407 and 5,684.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.73, 9,407 and 5,684.79 is: 8,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.73 : 9,407 = 5,684.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.73/9,407 = 5,684.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.73x = 9,407 × 5,684.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.73x = 53,476,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,476,819.53/6,268.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.73

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