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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.81, 9,486.57 and 5,635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.81, 9,486.57 and 5,635.83 is: 8,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.81 : 9,486.57 = 5,635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.81/9,486.57 = 5,635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.81x = 9,486.57 × 5,635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.81x = 53,464,695.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,464,695.80/6,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,449.16

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