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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.01, 9,411.66 and 5,784.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.01, 9,411.66 and 5,784.99 is: 8,635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.01 : 9,411.66 = 5,784.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.01/9,411.66 = 5,784.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.01x = 9,411.66 × 5,784.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.01x = 54,446,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,446,358.98/6,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.41

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