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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.55, 9,495.58 and 5,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.55, 9,495.58 and 5,859.84 is: 8,809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.55 : 9,495.58 = 5,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.55/9,495.58 = 5,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.55x = 9,495.58 × 5,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.55x = 55,642,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,642,611.45/6,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.02

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