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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.43, 9,441.39 and 5,929.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.43, 9,441.39 and 5,929.77 is: 8,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.43 : 9,441.39 = 5,929.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.43/9,441.39 = 5,929.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.43x = 9,441.39 × 5,929.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.43x = 55,985,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,985,271.18/6,323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.62

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