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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.36, 9,445.23 and 5,323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.36, 9,445.23 and 5,323.61 is: 7,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.36 : 9,445.23 = 5,323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.36/9,445.23 = 5,323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.36x = 9,445.23 × 5,323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.36x = 50,282,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,282,673.65/6,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.34

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