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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.38, 9,508.82 and 5,868.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.38, 9,508.82 and 5,868.68 is: 8,822.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.38 : 9,508.82 = 5,868.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.38/9,508.82 = 5,868.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.38x = 9,508.82 × 5,868.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.38x = 55,804,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804,144.87/6,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822.26

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