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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.52, 9,460.80 and 5,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.52, 9,460.80 and 5,663.52 is: 8,489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.52 : 9,460.80 = 5,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.52/9,460.80 = 5,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.52x = 9,460.80 × 5,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.52x = 53,581,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581,430.02/6,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,489.47

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