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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.84, 9,483.48 and 5,628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.84, 9,483.48 and 5,628.96 is: 8,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.84 : 9,483.48 = 5,628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.84/9,483.48 = 5,628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.84x = 9,483.48 × 5,628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.84x = 53,382,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,382,129.58/6,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.10

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