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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.46, 9,448.89 and 5,613.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.46, 9,448.89 and 5,613.45 is: 8,411.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.46 : 9,448.89 = 5,613.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.46/9,448.89 = 5,613.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.46x = 9,448.89 × 5,613.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.46x = 53,040,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,040,871.57/6,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.90

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