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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.57, 9,436.06 and 5,601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.57, 9,436.06 and 5,601.02 is: 8,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.57 : 9,436.06 = 5,601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.57/9,436.06 = 5,601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.57x = 9,436.06 × 5,601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.57x = 52,851,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,851,560.78/6,289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,403.05

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